Medical Laboratory Scientist II

pstrongMedical Laboratory Scientist II/strong/ppstrongCommunity North Hospital 7150 Clearvista Way Indianapolis, IN/strong/ppstrongFull-time/Evenings/Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with rotational weekends/strong/ppstrongShift Diff: 10%/strong/ppstrongSign-on Bonus $6,000/strong/ppPerform test procedures of moderate/high complexity requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility in those specialties in which they are qualified by education, training and experience./ppstrongPay range: $28.00+ per hour; /strongemployee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended./ppSalary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation./ppstrongBenefits Information:/strongbrWe are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:br•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental amp; vision for FT employees who work 30+ hoursnbsp;br•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Best-in-class well-being programsbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®br•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;healthyMINDS mental health programbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Vacation and Health/Flex Timebr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" offbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;FinFit financial coaching and servicesbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of servicebr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Employee stock purchase planbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up optionbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Flexible Spending Accountsbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Annual incentive plansbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Matching gifts programbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Education assistance through MyQuest for Educationbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Career advancement opportunitiesbr•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;and so much more!/ph3Responsibilities/h3divul liMust demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing and be proficient troubleshooting all applicable instruments/procedures in the department./li liProvides support to the department in the areas of quality control, troubleshooting complex problems, customer support, instrument and equipment maintenance, staff training, process improvement and the completion of special projects as assigned./li liPerform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met./li liActively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results./li liAdhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of results including STATS or critical results to clients./li liEnsure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable opened dates./li liPerform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test./li liResponsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures./li liReport any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same./li liEnter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation./li liMaintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition./li liComplete training and competency checklists as appropriate./li liMay assist supervisor with training of other laboratory personnel./li liAdheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements./li liRequired to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management./li liAnswer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable./li liParticipate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed./li liMay be required, in the absence of a Supervisor, to assume lead responsibilities if qualified and delegated./li lia target="_blank"Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position./a/li /ul/divh3Qualifications/h3divpstrongRequired Work Experience:/strong/p pOne (1) year full-time experience or training (high complexity testing) in a clinical laboratory setting./p pstrongPreferred Work Experience:/strong/p pMinimum of 3 years clinical experience with most current year in present department./p pstrongPhysical and Mental Requirements:/strong/p ul liThe normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance./li liAbility to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time./li liFrequent walking and/or standing./li liMay be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity./li /ul pstrongKnowledge:/strong/p ul liComprehensive theoretical and operational job knowledge in designated specialty required./li liKnowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures./li liBS/BA in Medical Technology, Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990./li liForeign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States-educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript./li liOther state specific requirements may apply depending on BU’s state testing certifications.nbsp; Check with local HR or QA departments./li /ul pstrongSkills:/strong/p ul liProven leadership and problem-solving skills./li liMust be detail-oriented, have the ability to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency./li liInterpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors, co-workers and clients./li liCommunication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients./li liAbility to deal with client information in a confidential manner./li liProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems./li /ul pstrongEducation: nbsp;/strongbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Bachelor's Degree BS in Medical Technology, Biology or Chemistry (Preferred)br/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Associate’s Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology (Preferred)/p pstrongLicense/Certificate: nbsp;/strongbr/•nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;ASCP Certification (Preferred)br/nbsp;/p/divh3About Company/h3divtable tbody tr tdQuest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.br/br/ While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.br/br/ Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status./td /tr /tbody /table/div