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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

Medical Lab Scientist- PRN

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061


A Day in the Life of a Medical Lab Scientist:Performs laboratory testing, including waived, moderate and high complexity, complying with applicable regulations of organizations governing laboratories and according to established procedures to aid the physician in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. Utilizes professional judgment and critical thinking skills to develop new procedures or methods, educate others and improve systems. Collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide quality patient care and exceptional customer service.What You Will Be Doing:Organizes and performs laboratory testing in lab areas that are assigned and in which employee is determined competent. Ensures that testing is in compliance with applicable laboratory governing bodies.Uses critical thinking skills and professional judgment to evaluate test results, troubleshoot complex lab problems and provide clinical interpretations and expertise to other healthcare staff.Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of control materials, proper instrument maintenance, proper daily documentation and collection and analysis of appropriate samples.Performs routine function checks and maintenance on laboratory analyzers, troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation.Assists in the training of personnel in clinical procedures, the use and operation of instrumentation, quality control procedures, record keeping, troubleshooting of instrumentation, and communication of normal and abnormal patient data in timely manner.Utilizes Laboratory Information System (LIS) and network appropriately and efficiently.Completes a minimum of ten continuing education contact hours per year or 20 contact hours per two years.What You Will Need:Bachelor’s in Medical Technology or relevant experience/education requirements determined by the ASCP or AMT.MT or MLS certification through ASCP or AMT.OR, new graduate of an MLS program (6 months or less prior to hire), must be board eligible and obtain MLS certification through ASCP or AMT within 12 months of start date.Nice to Have:Prior clinical laboratory experience.About CRMC:Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

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