Description
Medical Laboratory Scientist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Location Address: 9100 W 74th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission -
Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962 -
Excellent health benefits, an onsite child care center and fitness facility -
Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education -
Employee Referral Program -
Largest health care provider in Johnson County with three campuses Work Hours/Shift: The shift is 0630-1500 or 0530-1400 and is every 4th weekend with various weekdays depending on the need $2500 Sign on Bonus You Will Be Responsible For: -
Shares technical knowledge with co-workers; assists with training & orientation of new employees/students & serves as a resource to current staff, students, & physicians. -
Demonstrates initiative in work and other activities. -
Adjusts to changing customer needs by adapting work habits, schedules, or matters of personal convenience to improve service. -
Attendance pattern reflects commitment to job requirements & patient care needs -
Demonstrates & models positive behaviors which are supportive of change. -
Shows enthusiasm in the workplace; actively involved in promoting morale & encouraging others. -
Seeks opportunities to work cooperatively with other members of the hospital & system. -
Assist in the training of new associates. -
Willingly assists other associates during times of high volume workload. -
Works independently. -
Uses time efficiently when regular workload is done. -
Cross-trained between laboratory areas. -
Participates in and maintains competency requirements. -
Recognizes limitations & asks for assistance/instruction when necessary. -
Limits personal phone calls & business so as not to compromise productivity. -
Takes responsibility for own actions; openly admits mistakes & seeks ways to correct the problem. -
Responds in a professional manner to customer requests & inquiries, assuming responsibility for seeing them through to completion. -
Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards. -
Performs & monitors the collection of laboratory specimens. -
Performs testing according to established procedures. -
Evaluates & interprets data based on knowledge of numerous factors affecting test results. -
Verifies normal & confirms abnormal results; provides appropriate communication & documentation in accordance with section protocols & in compliance with all accrediting & regulatory agencies. -
Recognizes critical results & documents action taken according to established policies. -
Utilizes critical thinking to recognize & resolve problems, documents corrective actions, and communicates to team. -
Performs & evaluates quality control, equipment maintenance, and instrument calibration as needed. -
Uses the LIS efficiently to order tests, enter results/documentation, & obtain information, in keeping with established protocols. -
Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication. -
Enhances technical expertise & professional knowledge by participation in mandatory & continuing education opportunities. -
Maintains clean, well-stocked, & organized work area. -
Understands & utilizes department resources, including department manuals, administrative policy manuals, safety manuals, MSDS & other reference material. -
Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment and follows established chemical hygiene & biohazard protocols. Qualifications
What You Will Need: -
Bachelorsâ™s Degree -
No Previous Experience Required -
Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) certification or equivalent or advanced degree and able to meet CLIAâ™s 88 standards for high complexity testing -
Certification or equivalent required upon 90 day evaluation date. Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientists performs laboratory analysis requiring a complex network of steps & variables. Confirms & verifies, correlates & interprets test results utilizing in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instruments, & physiology. Recognizes technical, instrumental & physiological problems, identifies the cause & evaluates alternative solutions. Operates, maintains, & repairs equipment. Establishes & monitors quality assurance program.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. |