Medical Laboratory Scientist - Ephrata, PA

Job Description · Schedule · Full Time, Evening Shift (80 hours biweekly) · Hours: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm · General Summary · Performs a variety of technical and general duties at an advanced practitioner level. Functions in one or more laboratory division. Functions i ...

Job description

Job Description
Schedule
Full Time, Evening Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

General Summary
Performs a variety of technical and general duties at an advanced practitioner level. Functions in one or more laboratory division. Functions independently with minimal supervision. May perform charge duties.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

• Performs routine and/or specialized testing and procedures with supervision as appropriate.
• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision, records results. May operate a variety of laboratory instruments.
• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
• Oversees the work of other personnel by training, allocating and monitoring work. Performs work of a similar nature.
• Performs surveys and does comparative analyses of work units; may participate in research activities and investigates new products, equipment, techniques, methodologies, and introduces, demonstrates, effects, and recommends as is appropriate.
• Inoculates, cultivates, classifies, and identifies microorganisms found in bodily fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, autopsy and surgical specimens in order to provide data on cause, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.
• May group or type blood of donors and recipients. May determine compatibility of donor blood products with intended recipient.
• May perform chemical and/or immunological tests to identify and/or quantitate substances found in blood and other body fluids.
• Counts, describes morphology of, and performs specialized studies on blood and other body fluid cells. Performs coagulation testing.
• May consult with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to laboratory services.
• Trains other employees in day-to-day procedures.
• Participates in department specific and/or system-wide projects of varying scope and duration.
• Assists in implementing policies and procedures for department operation.

Common Expectations

• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, etc. used for testing purposes.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:

• Bachelors Degree Required and
• College Diploma As part of CAP requirements, a college diploma is required provided the field of study is indicated on the diploma. Required or
• College Transcript Required

Work Experience

• 3 years In Medical technology or a related science. Required and
• 5 years In Medical technology or a related science. Preferred

Licenses

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Medical Technologist - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Specialist in Blood Banking - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Specialist in Chemistry - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Specialist in Cytometry - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Specialist in Hematology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Specialist in Microbiology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Specialist in Molecular Biology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Technologist in Blood Banking - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Technologist in Chemistry - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Technologist in Cytogenetics - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Technologist in Hematology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Technologist in Microbiology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Technologist in Molecular Biology - ASCP Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - AMT Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - AMT Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Molecular Diagnostics Technologist - AMT Upon Hire Required or
• Medical Technologist - ABOR Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good communication and computer skills.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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About Us
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for