Location: Shawano,WI, USA
This position will work as needed
Medical Lab Scientist
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Job Summary
At Prevea Health the Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing routine laboratory tests and procedures. This role plays a crucial role in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data that will assist providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
What you will do
* Collect, process, and correctly label specimens such as but not limited to blood, urine, and tissue for analysis.
* Perform routine laboratory tests in hematology, immunology, urinalysis and chemistry. Ensuring accurate test results by following quality control protocols.
* Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure they are properly functioning. Making sure to troubleshoot any technical issues with equipment and perform routine maintenance.
Education Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or related field Required
Skills and Abilities
* Possess effective written and verbal communication.
* Knowledge of current medical terminology and laboratory equipment/care of equipment.
* Must be able to follow written protocols, utilizing specific laboratory training to perform laboratory testing.
* Must be able to interpret and analyze numerical data in relation to known patient information and testing methodology,
* Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
* Fosters work and patient/customer relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors.
* Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands.
* Possess skills to effectively problem solve.
* Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy levels.
* Proficient in the use of EMR systems, computer, phone and office equipment.
Licenses and Certifications
* Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technician (AMT) within 1 Year Required
Physical Demands
* Sit - Occasionally
* Stand - Frequently
* Walk - Frequently
* Drive - Rarely
* Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Occasionally
* Bend (Neck) - Frequently
* Bend (Waist) - Frequently
* Squat - Occasionally
* Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
* Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
* Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Frequently
* Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally
* Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
* Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 36-50 lbs. - Rarely
* Push/Pull 51-75 lbs. - Rarely
* Reach (Above shoulder level) - Frequently
* Reach (Below shoulder level) - Frequently
* Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
* Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Frequently
* Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Occasionally
Working Conditions
* Extreme cold - Rarely
* Extreme heat - Rarely
* Humidity - Rarely
* Wet - Rarely
* Noise - Occasionally
* Hazards - Occasionally
Hearing Requirements
* Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly
* Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly
Vision Requirements
* Color Discrimination - Constantly
* Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
* Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly
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