Job Description

Position Status:
Part time
Shift:
Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Hours per week:
8
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Stormont Vail Health's Student Internship Program offers students in accredited Medical Laboratory Science (MLS/CLS) programs the opportunity to gain clinical laboratory experience. Interns develop technical proficiency, participate in bench rotations, and work alongside certified laboratory scientists. The Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern participates in pre analytical, analytical, and post analytical processes across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, and immunohematology. The role emphasizes test theory, method performance, quality assurance, and problem resolution.

Education Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a NAACLS accredited MLS/CLS bachelor's program or related science program with eligibility for clinical rotations. Required
• Completion of at least junior-level coursework (typically 90 credit hours or equivalent). Required

Experience Qualifications

• Coursework or experience in laboratory or specimen collection or testing Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills. Required
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently or collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or relevant tools.
• Full-time availability during the internship period.
• Professional conduct and accountability.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Respect for confidentiality.

What you will do

• The Intern will support laboratory operations through administrative, analytical, and project based activities.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and laboratory activities.
• Process and handle blood and biological specimens according to established procedures.
• Supports testing in assigned departments. May include (1) Preparation, labeling and staining of slides; (2) Microbiology culture set-up; (3) Preparation of reagents, standards and controls; (4) Running analytical instrumentation under the supervision of technical staff
• Monitor the add-on work queue and retrieve specimens for further testing.
• Maintain inventory and cleanliness of the department/bench where assigned.
• Support research, data analysis, and special lab projects.
• Assist with supply inventory and evaluation of new products.
• Conduct background investigation/research or data collection to support lab initiatives.
• Present a summary of internship accomplishments at completion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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