Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Flex

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 S.Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $26.48 - $39.72 Summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist demonstrates critical thinking skills and independent judgment. The MLS understands the underlying scientific principles and technical elements of laboratory testing and result interpretation, as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes. The MLS is capable of performing and interpreting waived, moderate, and high complexity testing, and possesses skills to perform routine phlebotomy for patients of all age groups. The MLS interprets quality control values, troubleshoots and resolves QC failures, participates in additional quality assurance activities, and operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. The MLS recognizes procedural and technical problems, troubleshoots and takes corrective action, and notifies Supervisor/Manager/Laboratory Medical Director as appropriate. Essential Job Functions: According to standard operating procedure: demonstrates knowledge of criteria to interpret acceptability of specimens received for testing, communicates correct specimen collection, transportation requirements, and specimen unacceptability issues to caregiver assuring that document id is completed, maintains clear and concise specimen identification throughout the entire analytical process. Utilizes all available technologies to record and retrieve data in the daily work flow following standard operating procedure. Performs, interprets, and reports tests for which the individual has been validated according to standard operating procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret the various clinical presentations of disease and technical elements of testing. Applies such knowledge in conjunction with the laboratory test findings to affect a timely and accurate diagnostic result. Organizes and prioritizes workload to maximize individual and departmental productivity. Ensures workload completion according to established guidelines. Performs simultaneous tasks, assists other staff with work related activities, and communicates with appropriate individuals as necessary. Interprets QC values. Investigates and troubleshoots QC failures according to predetermined criteria. Notifies the next level of authority as necessary and documents all action taken. Participates in additional Quality Assurance activities as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory instrumentation sufficient to operate, maintain, and perform limited repairs. Recognizes the need for major repair or replacement. Documents maintenance and repair activities. Recognizes procedural or technical problems, troubleshoots and exercises initiative and independent judgment in taking corrective action. Documents problems and all corrective action taken and notifies Manager/Pathologist/Supervisor as appropriate of problems in a timely manner. Remains accessible to Lab staff by providing on-site consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization. Certification: Professional Licensure (MLS, MT, CLS) | North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources Professional Certification (MLS, MT, CLS) | Multiple Issuers | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources Notes: ND License required before starting - provisional license is acceptable. Acceptable certifying agencies: ASCP, AAB, AMT and NCA (Must certify in one) Infection and Safety Requirements : Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure. Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with: All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property. The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader. The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment. Physical Demands : • Sit: Frequently (34-66%) • Stand: Frequently (34-66%) • Walk: Frequently (34-66%) • Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) • Reach: Frequently (34-66%) • Crawl: Not Applicable • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%) • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%) • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) • See: Continuously (67-100%) • Hear: Continuously (67-100%) Weight Demands: • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds) • Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable Working Conditions: • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%) • Outdoor: Not Applicable • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive. Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R2097 Join our team. We care for one another. Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 130 years. At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Our employees are knowledgeable, dedicated, hardworking, trustworthy and self disciplined. Equal Opportunity Altru Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally the following posters are available through the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law Poster & EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Altru Health System participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Reasonable Accommodations Altru Health System provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107.

Salary : $26 - $40