MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where
diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our
Medical Laboratory Scientist PRN opening with Rapides Regional
Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part
of the HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsRapides Regional Medical Center,
offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and
free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred
banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for
benefits may vary by location.We are seeking a(an) Medical
Laboratory Scientist PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to
provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get
into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that
works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal
addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.
We want you to apply! Job Summary and QualificationsEach
individual, under general supervision, performs only those tests
that are authorized by the laboratory director to provide data for
the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. The testing may
involve analyses of blood, urine, body fluids and any other
materials of human or animal origin; performing blood group, type
and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes; using automated
or semi-automated instrumentation and/or manual methods; using a
microscope for counts and morphology; analyzing test results and
utilizing an information system. They may also train and supervise
students and specialize in areas such as blood bank, chemistry,
hematology, or microbiology. This position involves all age
populations. This position reports to the departmental Technical
Supervisor and/or Laboratory Administrative Director.What you will
do in this role:
- Consistently verifies patient identification, specimen tubes,
and orders to prevent errors.
- Demonstrates understanding by following all policies and
procedures established by hospital and laboratory departments.
- Performs sample analysis in the areas of demonstrated
competency.
- As required, performs routine patient procedures and follow-up,
i.e. documentation of calling critical values, etc.
- Calibrates, standardizes, and maintains instrumentation
following manufacturer or established procedures with appropriate
documentation.
- Performs and documents quality control to ensure the proper
functioning of instrumentation, reagents, and procedures. Any out
of controls are addressed and documented appropriately.
- Evaluates, calculates, and validates tests results, quality
control records, and/or electronic files.
- Coordinates with medical and professional staff in the
dispersion and interpretation of data.
- Assists in the teaching and training of fellow employees and
students performing laboratory tasks.
- Compliance with and documentation of all regulatory standards,
policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrates good problem solving skills and judgement in
dealing with troubleshooting of instrumentation and/or manual
processes.
- Demonstrates competency and documents all QC, lot-to-lot,
calibration, maintenance, and communication logs in an efficient
and accurate manner.
- Demonstrates and consistently follows all aspects of policies
and procedures for proficiency testing.
- Use good problem solving skills and judgment in dealing with
problem situations.
- Uses judgment in utilizing supplies for patient testing in an
efficient manner through good inventory practices striving to
reduce outdating and waste of products and/or supplies.
- Participates in departmental meetings with suggestions and
ideas on improving performance in daily tasks.
- Demonstrates willingness to improve performance in day to day
activities by changing/modifying activities as directed by
supervisor.
- Demonstrates flexibility needed for adequate staffing coverage
in departmental areas as required by scheduling and productivity
monitoring.
- Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an
age appropriate manner.
- Appropriately assesses the patient's pain and involves the
patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate
interventions.
- Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationships
with employees and all constituencies, encouraging communication as
necessary for job performance. Discourages gossip and encourages
normal tones when conversing with others in respect to
co-workers.
- Willingly participates in evaluation of new equipment and/or
testing methods.
- Demonstrates punctuality in arriving and departing from job at
scheduled times, abides by hospital absenteeism/tardiness
policy.
- Fulfills requirements for assigned interdepartmental positions;
i.e. orders, pipettes, safety etc.
- Continually checks and resolves inconsistencies on all
outstanding logs to ensure all specimens are accounted for and
processed as quickly as possible.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.What
qualifications you will need:
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Bachelors Degree
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers
must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Keywords: HCA Healthcare, Baton Rouge , MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, Healthcare , Alexandria, Louisiana
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