What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Medical Laboratory Scientist position at Stillwater Medical?
Our Microbiology Department is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician MLT or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS to join our team!
Must meet registry requirements. Qualifications below are for MLT. If MLS, must be registered (or registry eligible) through ASCP, HEW, AMT or equivalent.
Key attributes to be successful in this position:
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Attention to detail
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Team player
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Strong communicator
Here are good reasons to apply:
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Newly updated wage
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Excellent benefits
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On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012
Some information about the position:
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Full-Time
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Weekend on call rotation
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Holidays on rotation
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JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the performance of both routine and advanced procedures in the Microbiology section. Accountable for accurate results and the proper use of quality control materials. Must recognize the interdependency of tests and the conditions that affect test results. Correct own errors and use and maintain a variety of complex instruments. May be responsible for work of another technologist during their absence. Must be able to work independently with rotation of weekends, holidays, and shifts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Never convicted of a criminal offense related to health care.
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Not listed by a federal agency as debarred, excluded or otherwise ineligible for participation in federally funded health care programs.
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Registered (or registry eligible) Medical Technologist through ASCP, HEW, or AMT or equivalent.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Able to work without direct supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Able to work in a latex burdened environment.
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Ability to speak clearly and distinctly with staff, physicians, patients, and fellow employees.
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Must have adequate perception of sounds or adequate hearing with corrections.
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Must be able to use the telephone to communicate with clients in a clear and precise manner.
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Must have audio ability to communicate with staff, physicians, patients, and fellow employees. Audio abilities must enable employee to hear the operation of technical equipment for safety reasons.
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Coordination and motor skills required for obtaining blood specimens from patients following OSHA guidelines.
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Lifting and moving of small technical equipment is required.
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Motor skills must allow for performing duties of faxing, copying, typing, and filing of laboratory information.
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Adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read test results in a clear and concise manner. Color blindness would be evaluated as to degree of inhibition in performing tests assigned.
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Motor skills must allow safe handling of chemicals according to OSHA guidelines.
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Motor skills must allow safe handling of bloodborne pathogens according to OSHA guidelines.
