Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS-MT
- Employer
- St. Luke's Hospital
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Salary
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Role
- Other
- Job Type
- Long-Term
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Job Details
Job Details:
- Graduate from an accredited program.
- Certification/Licensure/Registration
- JOB SUMMARY
- The Medical Laboratory Scientist-MSL-MT performs laboratory analysis, evaluates laboratory results and reports results promptly and accurately. Recognizes and solves basic laboratory problems, supervises other laboratorians and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems.
- The Medical Laboratory Scientist-MSL-MT performs laboratory analysis, evaluates laboratory results and reports results promptly and accurately. Recognizes and solves basic laboratory problems, supervises other laboratorians and assists in maintenance of laboratory systems.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university including courses in biological science, chemistry and math and one of the following: successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program; or, successful completion of an MLT-AD (Associate Degree) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree program along with two (2) years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Clinical Microscopy, (and eligible for ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist).
- Experience: N/A
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: Within twelve (12) months of hire into this position, ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT), or if hired prior to 1/1/2004, certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Those hired without valid certification must take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass this certifying exam within three (3) consecutive administrations of the exam within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university including courses in biological science, chemistry and math and one of the following: successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program; or, successful completion of an MLT-AD (Associate Degree) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Associate Degree program along with two (2) years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Clinical Microscopy, (and eligible for ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist).
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: N/A
- Experience: N/A
- Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at time of hire.
- Education: N/A
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of current clinical laboratory procedures and policies; knowledge of laboratory test results and their correlation with physiologic condition; knowledge of laboratory safety practices; technical ability in the following clinical laboratory departments hematology, chemistry, immunohematology and blood banking, microbiology, serology, coagulation and urinalysis. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines; extensive ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently, often while under stress; to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments; to maintain absolute accuracy in regard to patient name, Id number and results; to maintain accurate records.
- READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
- SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Knowledge of current clinical laboratory procedures and policies; knowledge of laboratory test results and their correlation with physiologic condition; knowledge of laboratory safety practices; technical ability in the following clinical laboratory departments hematology, chemistry, immunohematology and blood banking, microbiology, serology, coagulation and urinalysis. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines; extensive ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently, often while under stress; to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments; to maintain absolute accuracy in regard to patient name, Id number and results; to maintain accurate records.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stand - Continuously Over 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
- Walk - Continuously Over 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
- Sit - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
- Reach with hands and arms - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
- Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - OccasionallyUnder 1/3(1-2.5 hours)
- Bending-repetitive forward - OccasionallyUnder 1/3(1-2.5 hours)
- Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
- Color Vision.
- Stand - Continuously Over 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
- LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
- Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
- Up to 25 pounds - Frequently1/3 to 2/3(2.5 - 5.5 hours)
- Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
- Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3(5.5 - 8 hours)
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
- Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Company
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The Duluth region offers a unique experience as you live and work in the beauty of Minnesota's north shore of Lake Superior. You'll collaborate with world-class colleagues who have a wealth of clinical experience, and you'll utilize St. Luke's state-of-the-art technologies to care for patients from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.slhduluth.com/
- Location
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915 East First Street
Dululth
Minnesota
55805
US
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