Certified Lab Scientist or Certified Lab Tech - 0.6 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join or Lab Department in the role of Certified Lab Scientist or Certified Lab Tech. This position is 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week). This position will be responsible for performing general laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability...….

POSITION SUMMARY
 Lab Scientist

The Medical Technologist performs general laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. The data obtained is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease involving patient of all ages. The Medical Technologist develops and maintains test procedures and protocols, and troubleshoots both technology and sample related problems. (S)he exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision. May supervise others in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor.  Makes decisions about the accuracy of test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and uses sound clinical judgment in setting the priority of tests/patients.

OR

Lab Tech I or II

The Clinical Laboratory Technician I performs general laboratory testing in the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. The data obtained is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease involving patient of all ages. The Clinical Laboratory Technician II develops and maintains test procedures and protocols, and troubleshoots both technology and sample related problems. (S)he exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal supervision.  Makes decisions about the accuracy of test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and uses sound clinical judgment in setting the priority of tests/patients.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION 

Lab Scientist

• Bachelors’ degree in Medical Technology and graduate of an accredited Medical Technology Program.
• Registered or eligible as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with a national accrediting agency (ASCP) or (AMT) or qualified as a MT/CLS having passed the Federal Equivalence Exam (HEW). Certification must be obtained within 9 months of employment.
• Meets the CLIA 88 requirements for individuals performing highly complex testing.
• CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

OR

Lab Tech I 

• Associate degree and completion of a 2 year CLT / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) training program.
• Certified or eligible as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with a national accrediting agency (ASCP) or (AMT). Certification must be obtained within 9 months of hire. 
• Meets the CLIA 88 requirements for individuals performing highly complex testing.
• One year of experience in a clinical laboratory performing highly complex testing is preferred. 
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire. 

OR

Lab Tech II

• Associate degree and completion of a 2 year CLT / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) training program.
• Certified or eligible as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with a national accrediting agency (ASCP or AMT). Certification must be obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Meets the CLIA 88 requirements for individuals performing highly complex testing.
• A minimum of five years' experience as a CLT/MLT.
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire

FTE: 0.6 (24 hours per week).

Shift: 2nd shift, 1:30PM-10PM, 11:30AM-8PM, and every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.