Medical Laboratory Scientist

Posted on Sep 23, 2024 by UnityPoint Health
Rock Island, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Medical Laboratory Scientist 

Full Time; 3rd Shift; 8:00pm-6:30am; FTE 1.0

Location: Rock Island, IL 

Under the direction of the Laboratory Managers and the Lead Technologist, the Technologist (MT/MLS) performs laboratory testing within the established guidelines, policies and procedures of the Laboratory Department and Unitypoint Health Trinity. The Medical Technologist is responsible for adhering to all quality and regulatory guidelines to ensure the highest quality patient care.

Weekend Openings Shifts Vary 

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Why UnityPoint Health?  

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  

Development – We believe equipping you with support and  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.  

  

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.   

Responsibilities:

Key Accountability- Technical Performance

Provide quality work in Trained/Competency technical areas.

Maintains excellent laboratory skills at all times.

Performs tests within specified turnaround time.

Completes required documentation in MediaLab® of all training and competency work.

Complies with methodologies, procedures and services in consultation with the Technical Leadership and Management

Documents completely in the performance of technical procedures, including QC, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Completes appropriate training to perform capillary and venous collections from all age groups, including neonates to geriatrics, as needed.

Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample, and aliquot identification and labeling.

Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs as assigned by area.

Attends in-services, on the job training, and continuing education programs to meet developmental needs and keep abreast of new technologies.

Makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall functions, policies, and procedures of the assigned area to ensure accurate and quality patient care

Understands and adheres to all safety practices while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to bio-hazardous material.

Communicates with the department leadership as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents appropriately.

Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.

Participates in the training of new team members in the departments they are competent to work

Assists the Lead Technologists in recognizing opportunity for improvement Assists the Lead Technologist in training and determining competence of technical staff.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical  Laboratory Scientist program. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/subspecialty as applicable to job responsibilities. Must be MT or MLS (ASCP) certified or eligible.  

Reference: 202271435

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95532129

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Posted on Sep 23, 2024 by UnityPoint Health

Rock Island, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Medical Laboratory Scientist 

Full Time; 3rd Shift; 8:00pm-6:30am; FTE 1.0

Location: Rock Island, IL 

Under the direction of the Laboratory Managers and the Lead Technologist, the Technologist (MT/MLS) performs laboratory testing within the established guidelines, policies and procedures of the Laboratory Department and Unitypoint Health Trinity. The Medical Technologist is responsible for adhering to all quality and regulatory guidelines to ensure the highest quality patient care.

Weekend Openings Shifts Vary 

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Why UnityPoint Health?  

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  

Development – We believe equipping you with support and  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.  

  

Visit us at (url removed)/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.   

Responsibilities:

Key Accountability- Technical Performance

Provide quality work in Trained/Competency technical areas.

Maintains excellent laboratory skills at all times.

Performs tests within specified turnaround time.

Completes required documentation in MediaLab® of all training and competency work.

Complies with methodologies, procedures and services in consultation with the Technical Leadership and Management

Documents completely in the performance of technical procedures, including QC, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Completes appropriate training to perform capillary and venous collections from all age groups, including neonates to geriatrics, as needed.

Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample, and aliquot identification and labeling.

Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs as assigned by area.

Attends in-services, on the job training, and continuing education programs to meet developmental needs and keep abreast of new technologies.

Makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall functions, policies, and procedures of the assigned area to ensure accurate and quality patient care

Understands and adheres to all safety practices while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to bio-hazardous material.

Communicates with the department leadership as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents appropriately.

Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.

Participates in the training of new team members in the departments they are competent to work

Assists the Lead Technologists in recognizing opportunity for improvement Assists the Lead Technologist in training and determining competence of technical staff.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or graduate of an accredited Medical Technologist or Medical  Laboratory Scientist program. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or categorical ASCP certification in a laboratory specialty/subspecialty as applicable to job responsibilities. Must be MT or MLS (ASCP) certified or eligible.  

Reference: 202271435

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