Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology Department

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology Department

Wenatchee, Washington

Central Wash Hospital

Allied Health

Lab Admin

Day

10

Full-Time

Non-Union

MAB17036

USD $39.33/Hr.

USD $61.57/Hr.

80.00

14448

Job Description

Salary Range

$39.33 - $61.57

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts

CH Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Gym Membership Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Summary

Conduct routine and complex laboratory tests (for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease), interpretation of test results, instrument operation, in addition to supporting clients as they access laboratory services. Oversees daily laboratory practices for assigned lab section such as, procedure documentation, quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, competency and proficiency programs, staff training, and preparing for various certification, licensure and accreditation processes.

Position Reports To: Laboratory Manager

Essential Functions

Able to analyze and troubleshoot chemical and biological reactions to solve complex pre-analytical, analytical and postanalytical problems.

Effectively and efficiently report analyzed data to lab managers, MLS technical consultants, providers and pathologists.

Assess competency of MLT and MLS employees.

Assist MLS Technical Consultants in providing effective training to new employees and students.

Perform standard laboratory analyses accurately according to published procedures and turnaround times.

Validate results which includes, but is not limited to, recognizing questionable results, investigation of the cause(s) of questionable results and finally to take appropriate action regarding release of test result to customer.

Communicate written and verbal information to customers regarding appropriate specimen collection, transport and test methodology. Able to interpret test results. Able to handle client service issues at all levels appropriately, courteously and effectively with a customer focus.

Interpret, initiate, and comply with regulatory guidelines as required by regulatory agencies.

Ability to display competency in the following areas: Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Blood Banking, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Urinalysis.

Ability to utilize critical thinking for problem solving.

Ability to multitask effectively and accurately in a stressful environment.

Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

A bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent education.

Certification as MLS (ASCP), or MT (ASCP), or equivalent.

Desired:

Two years of experience as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

Walking - F

Sitting/Standing - C

Reaching: Shoulder Height - O

Reaching: Above shoulder height - O

Reaching: Below shoulder height - O

Climbing - Not Specified - O

Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O

Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O

Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O

Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F

Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F

Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O

Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O

Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O

Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O

Crawling/Kneeling - O

Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F

Twisting/Turning - F

Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:

Not Specified.

Job Classification:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

Unprotected Heights - No

Heat - No

Cold - No

Mechanical Hazards - Yes

Hazardous Substances - Yes

Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes

Lighting - No

Noise - Yes

Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No

Infectious Diseases - Yes