NOTE: Up to $15,000 signing bonus requires a 2 year commitment to BVHS and current associates are not eligible for this bonus or PRN, restrictions apply. PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) - Lab Information Service Assistant (LIS) is to assist the laboratory LIS coordinator by performing variable cross functional computer related LIS specific tasks throughout the laboratory department. This position also maintains competency by performing laboratory tests on various instruments as well as manual testing procedures in various departments within the laboratory such as hematology, blood banking, chemistry, urinalysis and body fluids, coagulation, and microbiology. Sets up laboratory instruments; performs and assesses quality control studies; maintains and repairs laboratory instruments. Shows ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrates good judgement in reviewing test results. Uses good technique consistently. This LIS Assistant also serves as a laboratory liaison in helping educate laboratory associates as well as educating those associates in other departments about laboratory processes and requirements. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Duty 1: Assists the LIS Coordinator with assigned tasks. Is actively engaged in monitoring and maintaining multiple software systems. Serves as the laboratory's primary subject matter expert with software systems such as: point of care testing databases, document control systems, associate orientation and competency system, the BVHS EMR system and an understanding of its functional operations, plus other duties as assigned. Organizes department work with strong time management skills. Duty 2: Is a Service Excellence champion. Uses customer's name and smiles when communicating. Is timely in response to customers' needs. Communication reflects BVHS standards of behaviors and culture of Service Excellence. Practices effective communication skills, i.e. listening, phone skills, etc. Performance reflects relationship to BVHS mission, vision, and values. Maintains clean, neat, professional appearance, i.e. wears ID badge, and complies with department dress code and organization appearance policy. Duty 3: Properly processes laboratory requisitions and specimens. Insures that adequate supplies are available for assigned departments. Keeps work area clean and neat. Makes sure area is disinfected regularly. Duty 4: Is able to maintain staffing schedule flexibility by sustaining technical bench competencies in order to work assigned weekend/holiday shifts as well as during occasional staffing shortages. Maintains technical competencies in Blood Bank, limited Microbiology as needed, and either Chemistry or Hematology departments. Performs routine daily set-up and maintenance procedures on laboratory equipment. Records all data in proper place, evaluates and repairs if data is outside specifications. Informs Coordinator or Laboratory Manager or Director of any malfunctioning laboratory equipment or reagents. Troubleshoots, repairs, or calls repair person when necessary. Performs with a minimum of errors. Works neatly and with accuracy regardless of volume of work. Helps coordinator evaluate and set up new laboratory procedures or instruments. Duty 5: Shows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel. Works at a suitable pace. Adjusts as workload increases. Maintains organization of area despite frequent interruptions. Duty 6: Maintains quality control records. Assesses quality control results to ensure good test results are reported. Follows proper procedure when found to be in an out-of-control situation. Demonstrates good understanding of Quality Control. Makes sure to communicate to other perApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE2OTU5LjEwNTA4QGJsYW5jaGFyZHZhbGxleWNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t