What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLS Accredited PRN position at Clark Regional Medical Center?
About Us
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors - join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers:
- Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Free Parking
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs inoculation, cultivation, isolation, and identification of microrganisms per established laboratory policy.
Examines physiological, morphological, microscopic, biochemical, and cultural growth characteristics to identify microorganisms in human specimens.
Performs susceptibility testing on bacterial isolates per established laboratory policy.
Receives and analyzes laboratory microbiology specimens and reports results in a timely manner.
Performs order entry, phlebotomies, and collects other specimens such as urine drug screens when necessary.
Performs laboratory testing in all areas of the laboratory to include Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology, Coagulation, Immunohematology, Microbiology, and Chemistry.
Performs routine maintenance tasks as designated for laboratory analyzers in all areas of the clinical laboratory.
Performs calibrations and quality control when required and is responsible for verifying the integrity of such testing.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Performs proficiency testing and linearity testing as assigned to maintain accrediting body compliance.
Assists in keeping policy and procedure manuals up to date.
Assists in keeping supplies at adequate levels by completing weekly departmental inventories.
Participates in hospital wide and departmental performance improvement activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals in a constructive and professional manner.
Certifications: MT or MLS (ASCP) or MT (AMT) or MT(HEW) or MT (NCA)
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
