Medical Lab Scientist or Technician - Full Time - Lake Health District

Description

Position Details:

Medical Lab Scientist or Technician, Full Time, 40 hrs./week, Rotating Schedule, Shared Call.
Non-Exempt, 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 patient's 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 scrapings 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 on-call 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:

Bachelor's 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 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veteran's 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 active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran's 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 10-point 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.