Maryville Medical Laboratory Scientist

The Medical Laboratory Scientist works under the supervision of the Director and Department Lead to perform testing in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology and Urinalysis. The MLS uses critical thinking to evaluate results, enters test results into the laboratory computer, perform QC, instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting, monitor the work of Laboratory Technicians, answer the telephones and tube system, collect blood specimens if needed and keep work area cleaned and stocked. Delivers excellent customer service to patients, visitors, caregivers of other departments, and each other. Perform laboratory tests, quality control testing and monitors QC. Adheres to laboratory standard operating procedures and policies. Perform laboratory computer operations to request laboratory tests; access patient results and enter patient results. Process patient workload accurately and efficiently. Sends specimens to reference lab as needed for testing. Perform instrument trouble-shooting and preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment according to established schedules and procedures. Complete competency testing as given by Laboratory Management. Utilizes critical thinking to recognize and resolve problems, documents corrective actions and communicates with team. Answers telephones and tube system, directs calls, test requests, gives phone reports, fax reports as needed and provides excellent customer service. Communicates effectively with providers and caregivers while maintaining patient and staff confidentiality. Backup for phlebotomy if needed. Assist in bone marrow, ACT, etc. Inventory and order supplies, stock and maintain work areas, including keeping areas clean and organized. Participates in inter

• and intra-departmental meetings and continuing educational opportunities. Other duties as assigned Education Bachelor's Degree
• Four-year college science degree, and/or including training in an approved clinical laboratory training program.
• Required Work Experience No previous experience required.
• Required Eight-10 week in-house orientation and training period.
• Required Licenses and Certifications Medical Technologist (MT)
• MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT)
• Required Upon Hire Or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• MLS(ASCP)
• Required Upon Hire Travel Requirements Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed.
• Required Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri.

With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.