This is a contract to hire job opportunity.
Position: Medical Laboratory Scientist 7151
Location: Bartlesville OK
Schedule: see below
Projected duration: 3 months
Job code: CVDJP00027151
Benefits are available
Hospital Lab work environment. Will be working independently but with another few technologists onsite in their team.
Performs all laboratory testing, including the pre-examination phase in accordance with standard operating procedures and accreditation
guidelines to support the delivery of patient care.
Conducts and documents established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluates
the results of quality control testing and implements corrective action according to established protocols to ensure the accuracy and quality
of patient testing.
Participates in the validation of laboratory methods and procedures to meet the changing health care needs of our patients.
Recognizes and documents problems that may adversely affect test performance or the reporting of test results. Identifies, implements and
documents appropriate corrective action or notifies the technical specialist, shift supervisor or manager.
Performs routine maintenance functions to ensure the proper operation of the laboratory equipment.
Participates in the laboratory’s proficiency testing program ensuring that these samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Must be proficient at blood blank.
Hours are 6 am-2:30 pm with rotating weekends. They need blood bank experience a well as generalist experience.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist.
Work environment/department will be listed in requirement.
Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria. Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality. Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls.
Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary. Assist with processing of specimens when needed. Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements.
Minimum 2-4 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required.
