Medical Lab Scientist or Technician - Full Time

Description

Position Details:

Medical Lab Scientist or Technician Full Time 40 hrs./week Rotating Schedule Shared Call.
NonExempt Hourly benefited position coverage eligibility will begin 1st of the month following date of hire.

Position Summary:

Conduct routine and complex laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures. Collect test and store blood; maintain blood bank records; perform blood bank procedures. Perform and observe chemical tests on patients specimens and record all results. Use and maintain all laboratory equipment. Receive blood specimens perform blood tests and study morphology of blood components. Perform bacteriological tests on body fluids exudates skin sings and surgical specimens. Perform immunological and serological test on body fluids and other specimens. Document all test results. Perform venipunctures and skin punctures based on thorough knowledge of test requirements; assist in clinical laboratory sample reference preparation. Remain current on State and Federal regulations related to position and duties. Follow all protocols regarding safety precautions as defined by facility policy and OSHA regulations. Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying the number of cells the cell morphology or the blood group blood type and compatibility with other blood types. Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment such as microscopes and cell counters. Discuss results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with physicians. Participate in shared oncall rotation outside of normal staffing hours including weekends nights and holidays. Exposure to infectious specimens/potential infections via patient contact during specimen collection.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or closely related field in the sciences (foreign equivalent accepted).

Experience:

Six months experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Lab Technologist or similar position.

Skills/Requirements:

6 months experience working with hematology chemistry immunohematology immunology microbiology and toxicology departments; 6 months experience performing complex laboratory diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids in a laboratory setting; 6 months experience performing venipunctures and skin punctures based on thorough knowledge of test requirements; 6 months experience assisting in clinical laboratory sample reference preparation and ASCP certification. All experience skills and requirements may be gained concurrently.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply please fill out an application attach a cover letter and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and preemployment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veterans preference you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on activeduty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from activeduty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veterans preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation you will not receive veterans preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10point veterans preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet) plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race age religion color sex national origin physical or mental disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local state and federal regulations will be observed.

Required Experience:

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