Medical Laboratory Scientist II Job at American Nursing Care (Las Vegas)

Job Description

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Job Responsibility

Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
Acts as a ‘group leader’ by assisting other staff members in work duties as needed to ensure a smooth workflow in the department
Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures
including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
May receive or have extended instrument training to function as an instrument lead for the department
Trains new employees and students in the department
Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
Assists department Technical Coordinator or Supervisor in preparation of QC and calibration reports, ensuring that records are complete and accurate
Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
Assists Technical Coordinator or Supervisor with test or equipment validations
Helps with training, validation records and documentation
Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self
Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage
May assists department inventory supplies as primary inventory control

Requirements

Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA. and 2 years experience in a clinical laboratory., upon hire
General Supervisor: NV, upon hire and
Histotechnologist, upon hire

Nice to have

International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
Blood Banking, upon hire or
Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or
Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or
Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or
Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or
Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or
Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or
Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or
Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or
Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or
Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or

What we offer

medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k)
403(b)
and other defined benefits offerings

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