Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist

Facility Information

Facility: St. Mark's Hospital
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Shift Type: Day Shift
Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 AM End Time: 07:00 PM
Unit: ER Lab / Taylorsville FSED
Position: Medical Lab Scientist / Med Tech Point of Care Testing
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Extension Option: 26 weeks available if interested
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist will perform Point of Care Testing (POCT) and laboratory testing in support of the Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED). The role also requires the ability to perform clerical duties as assigned by Nursing and the Lab Director to support FSED operations.

Important: Full licensure is required. Associate-level candidates without the required full license will not be considered.

Traveler Schedule

• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off

• Hours: 10 hours per day

• Day Shift: 1 MLS

• Night Shift: 1 MLS

Weekend & Call

• Weekends: Every other weekend

• Call: No on-call requirement

• Additional hours may be available during the traveler's 7 days off, if desired

Laboratory Equipment

• Siemens Dimension EXL

• Sysmex 1000

• Roche Clinitek

• Werfen TOP 300

• Quidel Triage

• Siemens ePOC

• i-STAT

• Veritor Flu

• Quidel SOFIA COVID-19

• Aerospray Stainer

Candidate Requirements

Must Have

• Full MLS/MT licensure or equivalent

• ASCP certification as MLS, CLS, or MT

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a hospital laboratory environment as an MLT or MLS

• Ability to perform Point of Care Testing

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently in an FSED environment

Preferred

• EPIC experience

• Experience with the laboratory analyzers listed above

Typical Responsibilities & Procedures

• Perform daily maintenance, quality control (QC), and calibrations on laboratory analyzers

• Perform patient testing, including waived and non-waived testing

• Process laboratory specimens

• Order laboratory tests

• Centrifuge specimens

• Prepare send-out specimens for transport

• Stock laboratory supplies

• Perform routine cleaning of laboratory work surfaces

• Perform clerical duties as assigned in support of FSED operations

• Follow laboratory safety and quality standards

Ideal Candidate

• Able to work independently for the majority of the shift

• Communicates professionally with both laboratory and non-laboratory personnel

• Works effectively with Emergency Department clinical staff

• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced FSED environment

Required Certification

• ASCP certification as:

  • MLS Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • CLS Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • MT Medical Technologist

• Equivalent full licensure/certification may be considered as applicable

Floating

• N/A

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Pewter preferred; exact color is not as important for travelers

• Lab Coat: Provided

Unit Guidelines & Policies

• Must adhere to standard laboratory safety protocols and requirements established by CLIA and CAP.

• Must follow applicable laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards.