Emerus is excited to partner with WellSpan Health as we expand our vision of providing the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the team at our new WellSpan Hospitals in Carlisle, Newberry & Shrewsbury!
Before the event:
- To value the time of all parties, candidates without the recent and relevant experience required on the job description for the role they are applying for are not guaranteed a formal interview onsite, however, a recruiter will be in touch after the event with more information. Please take time to review the role requirements before the event to determine if your experience matches.
- Please print a physical copy of your resume with you! If you can't access a printer prior to the hiring event or are unable to attend the event, email your resume to elizabeth.tedford@emerus.com
HIGHLIGHTS
JOB TYPE: Full-Time & PRN Day (7am-7pm) & Night (7pm-7am) shifts available
FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)
PERKS: Flexible Schedule, 401K match (fully vested day 1 of eligibility!!), paid referrals
Position Overview
The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Responsible for the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Acts as general supervisor over assigned lab activities.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital standards.
- Collects and processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.
- Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.
- Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues.
- Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations.
- Assist with performing proficiency testing for each test to include corrective action when necessary.
- Develop and foster collaboration among clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolution of customer complaints or problems.
- Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant
- Assist with patient care and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include, but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and superficial wound care.
- Provide for patient safety related to age and condition
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
- Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
- Assist with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient
Other Job Functions
- Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments
- Maintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate supplies
- Assist with patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior
- Travel to all facility locations as required
- Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
- May be required to float to alternate locations at the request of leadership, based on staffing needs and patient care requirements to ensure continuity of care and optimal operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
Market-Specific qualifications:
Pennsylvania Market
- Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses)
Las Vegas Market
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology (AMT)
- Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hire
- Minimum of 3 years lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral degree (Las Vegas Market)
Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus (experience is not required); training is provided and required after hire
Physical Requirements
Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs on a regular basis. There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles and chemicals and risk of electric shock can occur. Risk of radiation can occur regularly.
