LAB - Medical Laboratory Scientist II (MLS/MT) LIS Assistant - 40 hrs/wk, 1st sh

NOTE: Up to $15,000 signing bonus requires a 2 year commitment to BVHS and current associates are not eligible for this bonus or PRN, restrictions apply.

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) - Lab Information Service Assistant (LIS) is to assist the laboratory LIS coordinator by performing variable cross functional computer related LIS specific tasks throughout the laboratory department. This position also maintains competency by performing laboratory tests on various instruments as well as manual testing procedures in various departments within the laboratory such as hematology, blood banking, chemistry, urinalysis and body fluids, coagulation, and microbiology. Sets up laboratory instruments; performs and assesses quality control studies; maintains and repairs laboratory instruments. Shows ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrates good judgement in reviewing test results. Uses good technique consistently. This LIS Assistant also serves as a laboratory liaison in helping educate laboratory associates as well as educating those associates in other departments about laboratory processes and requirements.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Assists the LIS Coordinator with assigned tasks. Is actively engaged in monitoring and maintaining multiple software systems. Serves as the laboratory’s primary subject matter expert with software systems such as: point of care testing databases, document control systems, associate orientation and competency system, the BVHS EMR system and an understanding of its functional operations, plus other duties as assigned. Organizes department work with strong time management skills.

Duty 2: Is a Service Excellence champion. Uses customer’s name and smiles when communicating. Is timely in response to customers’ needs. Communication reflects BVHS standards of behaviors and culture of Service Excellence. Practices effective communication skills, i.e. listening, phone skills, etc. Performance reflects relationship to BVHS mission, vision, and values. Maintains clean, neat, professional appearance, i.e. wears ID badge, and complies with department dress code and organization appearance policy.

Duty 3: Properly processes laboratory requisitions and specimens. Insures that adequate supplies are available for assigned departments. Keeps work area clean and neat. Makes sure area is disinfected regularly.

Duty 4: Is able to maintain staffing schedule flexibility by sustaining technical bench competencies in order to work assigned weekend/holiday shifts as well as during occasional staffing shortages. Maintains technical competencies in Blood Bank, limited Microbiology as needed, and either Chemistry or Hematology departments. Performs routine daily set-up and maintenance procedures on laboratory equipment. Records all data in proper place, evaluates and repairs if data is outside specifications. Informs Coordinator or Laboratory Manager or Director of any malfunctioning laboratory equipment or reagents. Troubleshoots, repairs, or calls repair person when necessary. Performs with a minimum of errors. Works neatly and with accuracy regardless of volume of work. Helps coordinator evaluate and set up new laboratory procedures or instruments

Duty 5: Shows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel. Works at a suitable pace. Adjusts as workload increases. Maintains organization of area despite frequent interruptions.

Duty 6: Maintains quality control records. Assesses quality control results to ensure good test results are reported. Follows proper procedure when found to be in an out-of-control situation. Demonstrates good understanding of Quality Control. Makes sure to communicate to other personnel any quality control or instrument problem, especially between shifts. Reviews quality control data to ensure good quality of work is being maintained. Correctly monitors and evaluates quality control information.

Duty 7: Shows good judgment in determining accuracy of reported laboratory results. Consistently reviews other pertinent laboratory data to better assess abnormal test results.

Duty 8: Shows good organizational skills to ensure the patient’s results are available in a timely manner. Prioritizes correctly to ensure that most important work is completed first. Plans for the effective insertion of STATS into a busy schedule. Uses systematic approach to all areas of work.

Duty 9: Serves as a laboratory liaison, by interacting with and educating laboratory staff and non-laboratory staff. Interacts well with all laboratory customers. Cooperates with other professionals both inside and outside the lab. Consistently maintains a cheerful professional manner. Makes suggestions in a positive, tactful manner. Has great listening skills. Orients and teaches laboratory associates and students as necessary. Regularly demonstrates a thorough knowledge of current job duties. Keeps aware of new techniques in the field by reading and attending meetings. Actively participates in laboratory staff meetings. Keeps abreast of posted information from memos, minutes of meetings and department communication logs.

Duty 10: Is punctual and is present when scheduled. Adheres to attendance policy – please document absences, occurrences and tardiness

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a NAACLS approved medical laboratory scientist educational program with clinical experience and coursework necessary to be Board Eligible to take MLS(ASCP) or MT(ASCP) registry exam.
• Applicant must be certified or must become certified as one of the following within 12 months of hire date: MLS/MT(ASCP
• College transcript required.
• Individual must be customer focused, service oriented and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Individual must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Individual must be organized, able to prioritize, work in a fast pace environment and have excellent problem solving skills.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required along with a demonstration of leadership.
• The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• The individual must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of computers, telephone operations and other office equipment in order to carry out the duties of this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Member of a professional laboratory organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. This individual will be required to sit and walk from 34-66% of a shift and stand from 67-100% of a shift. The individual must be able to lift twenty to fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The associate must be able to use foot controls and have the ability to distinguish colors. Individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must be able to work at a high rate of speed.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)