GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.
Position Details:
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Department:
Lab - Chemistry
Overview of Position:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist will perform, evaluate and submit results on blood and body fluid specimens received for laboratory analysis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Maintains knowledge of laboratory tests and processes specimens maintaining specimen integrity according to individual test requirements.
2. Scope of responsibility may include maintenance of equipment, ability to troubleshoot instrument performance, and a display understanding of quality control requirements related to test analysis.
3. Must demonstrate ability to keep accurate records, to include release and reporting of test information via the laboratory information system.
4. May assist in areas of phlebotomy, CPA, and telecommunications.
5. Maintains knowledge and assists in complying with all regulatory agencies including CAP, HFAP, OSHA, and HIPPA.
6. Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
7. Maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
8. Performs other functions as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Must meet one (1) of the following certification qualifications:
a. Completion of an accredited MLS program, MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification or registry eligible, or have education and experience equivalent to an MLS (ASCP).
b. MLT to MLS: Minimum of two years’ experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, completion of a qualifying baccalaureate degree, and successful completion of Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP) certification.
c. Laboratory Assistant to MLS: Minimum of two years’ experience as a Laboratory Assistant, possession of a qualifying baccalaureate degree, and successful completion in one of the following ASCP specialties:
i. Scientist in Chemistry – C (ASCP)
ii. Scientist in Blood Banking – BB (ASCP)
iii. Scientist in Hematology – H (ASCP)
iv. Scientist in Microbiology – M (ASCP)
3. Entry-level experience in a clinical laboratory, which may include a hospital-based student clinical rotation.
4. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and investigative skills.
5. Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
6. Ability to provide outstanding customer service and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
7. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure in a complex and changing work environment.
PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Introduces self and…