Medical Laboratory Scientist; MLS

Hourly Pay Range: $30.46 – $45.69 – The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:

• Position:
  Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Location:
  
  Swedish Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

• Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers (nurses, physicians, visitors, vendors etc.) courteously.
• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies in Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology.
• Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
• Maintains knowledge level consistent with the changes within the healthcare environment.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results. Notifies supervisor and pathologist if necessary.
• Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures to comply with safety, environmental and infection control.>ifies the appropriate Laboratory section Lead Technologist / Supervisor / Manager / Director or designee when stock supplies are low.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
  
  May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testingli>

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent
• Certification: MT, MLS or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent is required
• Experience:
  
  Experience in clinical laboratory preferred.
• Unique or Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, computer), decision making and organizational skills, and be detail-oriented.

• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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