Medical Lab Scientist at William Newton Hospital

Winfield, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Urinalysis, Immunology, Molecular diagnostics, Blood bank, Specimen analysis, Laboratory equipment maintenance, Quality control, Patient safety, Inventory management, Data entry, Communication, Troubleshooting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Summary: Performs patient specimen analysis and phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, performs procedures in: hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. Enters results into and reviews interfaced results in the computer system and notifies medical technologist and health care provider of panic values. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. Follows laboratory policies and procedures. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology. Performs qualitative urine analysis; color, clarity, specific gravity. Performs type and cross matches in the blood bank with results reviewed by the medical technologist. Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Makes medical technologist and/or Lab Director aware of abnormal results, panic values. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Maintains trouble shooting and performs quality. Follows standard precautions at all times. Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments. Interacts professionally with Laboratory General Supervisor, Section Supervisors, Lab Director and Clinical laboratory personnel. Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning. Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the general supervisor. Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting. Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis. Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner. Submits suggestions to improve the laboratory’s efficiency. Interacts with laboratory personnel in a professional manner. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Requirements Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Science. Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and CMS regulations. Maintains and ensure patient confidentiality at all times. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Attends staff meetings; reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. (iPACE) Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities. Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control. Communicates the mission, vision, core values, of the hospital. Uses AIDET with each patient interaction. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Earned Illness Benefit (EIB) Health Insurance Dental Insurance (Delta Dental) Vision (VSP) KPERS State Retirement Employee Discounts

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Responsibilities

Performs patient specimen analysis and phlebotomy across various laboratory disciplines including hematology, chemistry, and microbiology. Ensures accurate result entry, maintains laboratory equipment, and adheres to safety and quality control protocols.