Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Medical Technologist/MLS performs a variety of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

* EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a 2,500 SIGN ON BONUS & RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE*

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

• Shift Details: 7 on/ 7 off - Graveyard Shift

• Department: Laboratory Transfusion - Primary Children's Hospital

• Additional Details: Recent education or bench experience in transfusion is necessary.

Job Essentials:

• Performs routine and STAT laboratory testing, reviews results for accuracy, problem solves, and reports accurate and timely information.

• Completes required quality control testing, maintains records and documentation necessary to fulfill regulatory agency requirements, and takes appropriate corrective action as necessary. Performs periodic regulatory reviews of quality control data.

• Performs preventative maintenance, cleaning, and calibration procedures according to SOPs and manufacturer's developed schedules.

• Performs proficiency testing and achieves satisfactory results related to all specialties or areas worked. May provide oversight / coordination of proficiency testing and review.

• Completes minimum number of required continuing education credits to maintain certification.

• May provide appropriate instruction to patients and their family members.

• Acts as a technical expert to co-workers and other departments. May mentor staff, deliver education, and foster customer service.

• May help maintain supply inventory, notifying supervisor when supplies are low.

• May prepare education materials and provide input on SOP revisions.

• May serve on hospital or system committees.

• May evaluate new equipment.

• May function as the key operator for assigned equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory/medical technology science. Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Scientist certification or equivalent certification as approved by Manager and Human Resources. Certification must be maintained to remain in job.

• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in person.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays, nights and on-call.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with laboratory information systems. (SafeTrace, Cerner)

• Experience in transfusion services.

• Experience in pediatrics.

Physical Requirements:

• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.

• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

• See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.

• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

Anticipated job posting close date:

05/19/2024

Location:

Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

35

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$30.34 - $46.84

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