Job Description:

Students from MLT/MLS programs will be integrated into the laboratory staff so that as training in laboratory department(s) is completed they may be used as PRN staff to temporarily fill vacancies. Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the MLT/MLS-Student is accountable for performing a limited menu of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests as qualified by recent training, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Essential Functions:

Attends Hospital and Laboratory New Employee Orientations and completes all required paperwork and documentation before starting internship. Attends scheduled departmental training, completes required SOP training documentation and testing in a timely manner. Completes all mandatory training as assigned.
Maintains a professional relationship with all staff instructors and asks for additional clarification as necessary during training and while working shifts.
Completes departmental training and competency assessment prior to performing patient testing.
Performs routine and STAT laboratory testing, reviews results 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.
May perform preventative maintenance, cleaning and calibration procedures according to SOPs and manufacturer's developed schedules.
May perform proficiency testing and achieves satisfactory results related to all specialties or areas worked.
May provide appropriate instruction to patients and their family members.
May help maintain supply inventory, notifying supervisor when supplies are low.

Skills:

Laboratory Techniques
Laboratory Protocols and Testing
Quality Control
Laboratory Techniques
Effective communication, email, telephone
Flexible in scheduling including weekends, holidays and nights

Minimum Qualifications:

HS Diploma or equivalent.
Enrolled in an MLT/MLS student program and eligible for internship status.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Central Laboratory

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

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

$26.22 - $26.22

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Medical Lab Scientist Student

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