MLS II Medical Technologist
MLS II Medical Technologist
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Job Description
Where Youll Work
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Must also act as a team leader by assisting and guiding staff in decision-making and by taking on other areas of responsibility.
Performs and reports waived moderately complex and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Sections Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results identification of patterns of bias rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
Acts as a group leader by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department.
Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair.
May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department.
Trains new employees and students in the department.
Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters.
Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports ensuring that records are complete and accurate.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
Assists Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations. Helps with training validation records and documentation.
Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students trainees coworkers and self
Responsible for inventory of supplies including providing assistance with monitoring supplies ordering and placing received supplies into storage.
May assists department inventory supplies as primary inventory control
Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift.
Facilitate smooth and complete work transition with preceding and following shift teams.
As a representative of CommonSpirit Health utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians hospital staff patients coworkers other stakeholders in laboratory operations and all members of the general public whether in email instant messaging telephone or face-to-face interactions
Adheres to all regulatory requirements
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
2 years experience in a clinical laboratory.
Preferred Certifications:
MLS (ASCP) or equivalent.
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training:
Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory
Employment Type
Unclear
