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Medical Laboratory Scientist-Point of Care

Medical Laboratory Scientist-Point of Care

MercyhealthRockford, IL
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

In this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our point-of-care testing operations across the health system. Assure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain all required documentation related to quality assurance and point-of-care testing records. This position requires strong critical thinking, intra and interdepartmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail.

Sign On Bonus

Responsibilities

In addition to serving as technical resource for all point-of-care testing, a few additional Key Responsibilities will be :

  • Provide training for nursing and physician partners.
  • Maintain records of all training and competencies.
  • Maintain calibration and Quality Control for instrumentation.
  • Resource for preventative Maintenance & Advanced Troubleshooting.

Participate in the selection and implementation of point-of-care testing equipment to support facility needs

Education and Experience

or of Science degree in Medical Technology

Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.

ates degree in Medical Technology AND MLT certification

Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.

Certification and Licensure

1. MT / MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification BB, C, H or M required within 12 months of hire.

2. MLT Certification and 5 years of experience.

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