Medical Lab Scientist

Location

Fallon, Nevada

Gen Lab‑Churchill

Varied

Lab

Seeking PRN Medical/Clinical Lab Scientist to make a positive impact at our Banner Churchill Community Hospital in Fallon, NV
. This is a fantastic opportunity to do good work on behalf of better health in your local community. This position is responsible for a high level of technical knowledge and application of that knowledge to department testing, clinical relevance, and complex problem‑solving skills. The position serves as a department resource and is responsible for assisting with department compliance with all pertinent laboratory accrediting agency and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA ’88, JCAHO, CAP, OSHA).

May be responsible for the collection, receipt, and processing of biological specimens into the laboratory.

• Perform testing accurately and in a timely manner according to established policies and performance standards. Responsible for startup, calibration, and accuracy of procedures and instrumentation. Actively participate in problem‑solving activities within the department using advanced decision‑making skills. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of all computer systems and laboratory theory. Assist in ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements. Assume lead responsibility in the absence of on‑site departmental leadership personnel.
• Recognize, ensure validity, and assist in monitoring abnormal patient and/or QC results of testing. Ensure accuracy of test results. Detect and document occurrences that deviate from defined procedures. Participate in process improvement and quality assurance activities, including monitoring of department indicators of productivity and quality.
• Monitor and control inventory and assist in providing financial data for the department. Participate actively in process improvements to decrease costs, improve productivity, and improve service.
• Contribute to additional department/System projects. Participate actively in training of department employees. Be involved in at least one committee, team, or special project identified with department management. Exhibit awareness of medical/legal consequences of professional actions. Assist in new employee orientation, training, and competency. Provide input for competency and annual assessments for employees in appropriate time frames. Complete training modules for newly hired/transferred personnel.
  
  Note:
  
  Unless the employee meets the minimum qualifications defined by CAP for a technical consultant, the employee may not oversee competency assessment.
• Act as a department resource by providing educational information to internal and external customers. Demonstrate advanced verbal and written communication skills. Attend and participate in staff meetings. Demonstrate preceptor and coaching skills and promote a constructive learning environment.
• Process and/or prepare patient samples as required, including specimen collection, general laboratory specimen processing, and referral laboratory processing. Ensure correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology or
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological science with MLS or categorical certification.
• Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF or another nationally recognized credentialing agency.
• For certain specialty disciplines (e.g., Toxicology, HLA, HCTT) where no certification is available, a bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in that discipline is required.
• Demonstrated competency in phlebotomy in applicable departments.

• MLS/MT or categorical certification (ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB).
• Basic knowledge of specimen requirements and medical terminology.
• Previous experience with phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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