CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, PART TIME VARIABLE SHIFT
Carson City, Nevada
Employer: Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare
Industry: Laboratory Clinical
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Description
US:NV:Carson City Laboratory Clinical
Part Time Variable Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
• This position is part of the provider care team who helps with diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient conditions through the use of technical and scientific knowledge. This position is responsible for accurate, precise, and timely performance of laboratory tests. The Medical Technologist will evaluate and report test results while assuring compliance and meeting all regulatory requirements consistent with the highest standards of quality.
Responsibilities
• • Follows the Laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records for patient test results. Follows established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. • Identifies problems that may adversely affect test results and must correct the issue or immediately notify the Department Section Head, Laboratory Manager, or Laboratory Director. • Participate in CMS mandated proficiency testing. Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing and competency assessments are completed per regulatory policies. • Adhere to the laboratory's quuality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. • Performs and documents corrective action for all non-conforming events. • Achieve and maintain competency for all assigned areas in the laboratory within specified timeframe. • Prioritizes specimen processing for STAT, ASAP, Time Critical, and routine testing. Assists with directing workload of specimen testing to optimize and minimize result turnaround times. • Participates in quality improvement by assisting in data collection and monitoring of quality indicators. • Provides accurate, timely, and professional communication to health care providers regarding critical results and abnormal laboratory findings or conditions. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Required o Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technologist Specialist license within 6 months of hire. o A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biology, chemistry, or related science from an accredited college or university. o Must demonstrate leadership, communication (oral and written) and problem solving ability. o Must be highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently. • Preferred o Holds or qualifies for a Nevada State General Supervisor of a Licensed Laboratory, which supersedes the Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Specialist licensure in an assigned discipline. o Additional certification by national examination, Certification, such as ASCP Board of Certification. o Advanced graduate degree with Masters of Science
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada
Our Benefits
US:NV:Carson City Laboratory Clinical
Part Time Variable Shift
About Carson Tahoe Health
CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5 th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.
Summary
• This position is part of the provider care team who helps with diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient conditions through the use of technical and scientific knowledge. This position is responsible for accurate, precise, and timely performance of laboratory tests. The Medical Technologist will evaluate and report test results while assuring compliance and meeting all regulatory requirements consistent with the highest standards of quality.
Responsibilities
• • Follows the Laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records for patient test results. Follows established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. • Identifies problems that may adversely affect test results and must correct the issue or immediately notify the Department Section Head, Laboratory Manager, or Laboratory Director. • Participate in CMS mandated proficiency testing. Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing and competency assessments are completed per regulatory policies. • Adhere to the laboratory's quuality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument, and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. • Performs and documents corrective action for all non-conforming events. • Achieve and maintain competency for all assigned areas in the laboratory within specified timeframe. • Prioritizes specimen processing for STAT, ASAP, Time Critical, and routine testing. Assists with directing workload of specimen testing to optimize and minimize result turnaround times. • Participates in quality improvement by assisting in data collection and monitoring of quality indicators. • Provides accurate, timely, and professional communication to health care providers regarding critical results and abnormal laboratory findings or conditions. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Required o Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technologist Specialist license within 6 months of hire. o A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, biology, chemistry, or related science from an accredited college or university. o Must demonstrate leadership, communication (oral and written) and problem solving ability. o Must be highly organized, efficient, and able to work independently. • Preferred o Holds or qualifies for a Nevada State General Supervisor of a Licensed Laboratory, which supersedes the Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Specialist licensure in an assigned discipline. o Additional certification by national examination, Certification, such as ASCP Board of Certification. o Advanced graduate degree with Masters of Science
Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada
- Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
- Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
- Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
- We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
- Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system
Our Benefits
- No State Income Tax
- Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
- Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
- 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonuses
- On Site Education & Certification Programs
- Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
- Free Calm App Subscription
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 1845905
Country: United States
State: Nevada
City: Carson City
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