Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 months ago


Hastings PA United States Conemaugh Miners Medical Center Full time
Job Description

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist. The MLS will perform a variety of moderately complex and highly complex tests on patients of all ages as defined by CMS-2226-F:  42 CFR 493 Medicare, Medicaid, and CLIA programs, Interpretive Guidelines for Laboratories, Appendix C, and Subpart M.  Applies principles, theories and techniques according to Laboratory Practices and Procedures to produce accurate test results in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology and Urinalysis.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed facility featuring a 24/7 Level IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation, offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. We pride ourselves in providing high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients throughout the entire course of their lives.

Where We Are:

Cambria County is an ideal place to live, work and play and ranked as the number one most livable area in Pennsylvania by Money Magazine. We are known for our small-town atmosphere but abundant in things to do and see. Here you will find numerous historic attractions, shops, restaurants, and some of the most beautiful forestland around.  

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

  • And much more…


Essential Responsibilities:

Applies technical knowledge and skills to maintain procedural quality standards.

Performs department specific waived, moderately complex and high complexity applications. 

Maintains and applies procedural knowledge to deliver efficient, uninterrupted service, while reporting results within the specified time limits. 

Performs all calibration quality control, instrument function checks, patient testing and troubleshooting according to sections procedure manual and operator’s manual.  Performs preventative maintenance logs for completeness when scheduled.

Monitors and reviews QC and worksheets for completeness when requested.  Collects and evaluates data for QA issues.

Recognizes, confirms and/or verifies test results that are unusual, delta failures, or verify failures as described in the section’s procedure manual or lab practice manual. Helps develop solutions to problems.  Communicates opportunities to improve quality, workflow, and other pertinent issues to the coordinating tech or lab manager.

Informs coordinating tech or lab manager of all pertinent activities and unresolved problems.  Investigates appropriate documentation when requested.  In the absence of a coordinating tech or manager, coordinates services or staffing when needed.

Assumes the responsibility of charge tech on off-shifts if assigned by manager.

Maintains professional skills through continuing education and provides appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics).

Assures complete and accurate training to all employees having less experience in addition to students in clinical rotation.

Maintains effective and efficient use of reagents, chemicals, and supplies while assuring adequate supplies in all work areas.

Performs and evaluates competency when requested or assigned by coordinating tech or lab manager.

Follows all hospital and lab safety procedures and guidelines.  Recognizes and reports unsafe practices or conditions to the manager.

Draws venous, arterial and capillary samples from patients according to phlebotomy procedures and age specific needs of the patient.

Rotates all shifts according to the schedule.

When assigned, develops new clinical procedures or revises existing by performing method validations and writing/revising a CLSI approved procedure.

When assigned, coordinates the proficiency testing and review for the laboratory section.

Follows basic infection control practices and guidelines.

Performs sectional housekeeping.

Performs and evaluates competency when requested.

Performs all clerical functions related to job, and handles specimens as directed.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, MLS or related science including at least 12 months in a hospital training program or near completion of program; or otherwise qualified as a medical technologist as defined by Federal and State Regulations is required.

Experience:

One year of experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist in a clinical laboratory is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Currently registered with American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or eligible for registry. Successful Completion of registering within 12 months of employment is required.

BLS/CPR within 6 months of employment. 

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to meet patient age-specific needs.

Ability to use critical thinking skills.

Ability to follow procedures concisely and accurately at all times.

Skilled at communication.

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to successfully meet deadlines.

EEOC Statement:

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran


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