Description:Department: Laboratory
Supervisor Title: Laboratory Director
Location: Afton, WY
Employment Status: Full-time 36-40 hrs per week, 12-hour shifts
Schedule: Nights
Note* Candidate may also be a non-certified MLS (recent grad) but would need to be certified within 6 months of hire.
Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
Health, dental, & vision insurance, health savings accountApproximately 4 weeks of PTOShort term sick time,Basic life insurance coverageDisability insuranceMatching retirement planSummary While upholding the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the operations of the Laboratory. The scope of the department is to obtain and evaluate specimens to assist in the diagnosis of patients. This is an at will position.
Requirements:Greet patients and educate them in the proper specimen collection methodsConducts a full range of laboratory tests, from routine to complex, in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or urinalysis to provide information necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Problem solves issues with specimens, testing, and instrumentation. Evaluates, develops, and validates diagnostic testing and instrumentation.Maintain instruments/analyzers per manufacturer specifications, monitor quality controls and calibrations as needed per testing schedulesPrepares slides as necessary for microscopic analysisValidate test results, report results in computer system, notify physicians of any critical valuesProfessionally draw blood specimens from patients (adult/children/babies) by using appropriate methods and equipmentKnowledge of various techniques in collecting specimensLabel specimens for identification purposes and enters specimen data into the EMRTransmit test results to providers as per requested ordersHandle confidential and proprietary information on a daily basisFamiliar with and follow personal protection equipment practices and infection controlInventories and requisitions medical laboratory supplies; stocks work area as neededMaintain a clean and organized work areaAttend classes and training as schedule and requiredOther duties as assigned and needs ariseAbilities & Skills: Maintain an team and positive work environmentAdaptable to work in a individually and as a teamAbility to lift twenty-five (25) pounds on a regular basis, fifty (50) pounds or more from time to timeConstant standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching throughout the work dayComply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulation, as well, as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in patient, visitor and staff mattersAptitude to follow written and oral communications• Maintain an working relationship with other employees within the department and throughout the organization• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing direction upon request or as needed• Skill to work with patients with respect to their situationExperience & Education: Strong work ethic and attention to detailBachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Sciences or ChemistryMT/MLS ASCP Certification or equivalentNote* Candidate may also be a non-certified MLS (recent grad) but would need to be certified within 6 months of hire. Compensation details: 23.84-44.34 Hourly Wage
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