Medical Lab Scientist I, Nights
Onvida Health
Yuma, AZFresher54m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs routine laboratory procedures accurately and efficiently according to regulations, policies, and procedures. The MLS performs quantitative, qualitative, and subjective laboratory procedures by manual and automated methods for inpatients and outpatients across all qualified laboratory disciplines, including Microbiology, Molecular, Serology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Phlebotomy as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs superior quality specimen processing, evaluation, and results reporting.
- Independently performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Recognizes and resolves specimen integrity issues.
- Interprets patient results and appropriately reports critical values, including documentation of provider notification.
- Performs and evaluates QC with necessary corrective action.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of instrument calibration, linearity, correlations, and other essential quality functions.
- Follows universal precautions when handling specimens.
- Assists with coverage for alternate shifts as needed.
- Practices positive teamwork and maintains cooperative and respectful relationships with staff.
- Maintains excellent technical knowledge regarding area of responsibility.
- May be required to train/mentor new staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's Degree
- MLS Certification preferred
- Experience with manual and automated methods
- Experience with CLIA, CAP, and/or DNV-GL regulations
Work Status Details
- Work Status: REGULAR FULL TIME
- Hours: 80.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
- Shift: Varied
- Pay Rate Type: Hourly
- Location: Yuma Medical Center