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

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