Overview:

$5000 Sign-on Bonus For Qualified Applicants!

The Instructor for medical laboratory positions including but not limited to Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Scientist is responsible for working within the established guidelines of the Laboratory Department as assigned and for instructing students or trainees in a competent, efficient and compassionate manner.  Foremost among these responsibilities are strictly adhering to detail in the technical performance of laboratory procedures, solving practical and analytical problems, resolving conflict, and implementing constructive change.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

% of Time

(annually)

Pre-Analytic workflows

·        Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc).

·        Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient.

·        May perform venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace.

·        Assists with sample transport, receiving, processing, aliqouting, accessioning and delivery of specimens to testing areas.

·        Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, registration work queues, order, and sample tracking.                                     

·        Utilizes supply items in a cost effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items.

·        Achieves basic understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way.

 15%

Analytic workflows

·        Performs CLIA waived, moderate and high complexity testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice.

·        Works closely with  testing personnel with lab procedures/tests/training

·        Works efficiently with the work flow and work load

·        Documents routine instrument maintenance

·        Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and equipment issues

·        Documents, reviews and writes technical procedures for department

·        Monitors technical practices to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (CAP, DNV, CLIA).

·        Strong knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest and EPIC

 30%

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program completion.

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science or Medical Laboratory Science Program completion.

Experience:

Two years clinical laboratory experience for MLT.

One year clinical laboratory experience for MLS or bachelor degree.

Clinical laboratory teaching or training experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

MLT certified

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

MT or MLS certified

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:



·        Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

·        Technical Aptitude- ability to learn new systems quickly

·        Medical Terminology

·        Basic laboratory skills

·        Accountability

·        Adaptability

·        Professionalism

·        Decision making skills

·        Planning and Organizing skills

·        Problem solving

·        Knowledge of Quality Control standards

·        Working knowledge of Statistics



Other:



Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.