The Medical Lab Technician performs a variety of diagnostic testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Blood Bank following established practices and standards. Performs phlebotomy as needed. Demonstrates competent knowledge and skills to ensure quality results.
Essential Functions:
Schedule: as needed Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am
Education and Experience:
Bachelors in Medical Technology or Associate's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent, required
Blood Bank experience, required
Minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory experience, preferred
Skills and Abilities:
-Receives assignments according to the established departmental procedures and plans, organizes and prioritizes work duties to accomplish daily objectives.
-Performs testing procedures and related work according to established protocols and standards with minimal technical and/or data entry error in order to report results to the requesting party.
-Operates equipment and works with highly technical instrumentation according to established procedures and protocols in order to assure the accuracy of test results.
-Performs equipment maintenance and repair according to operator’s manuals in order to facilitate testing procedures and avoid down-time.
-Assays appropriate controls, stands, and other quality control material according to protocol in order to maintain the testing environment.
-Performs venipunctures according to established protocols and procedures so as to provide the best possible specimen for analysis.
-Instructs clinical students and new employees as needed to maintain adequate proficiency.
-Covers on-call time or other shifts in times of emergencies/shortages in order to maintain laboratory minimum staffing levels.
-Performs other duties as assigned in order to assure that departmental objectives are fulfilled.
Licenses and Certifications:
Credentialed by an agency approved by the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA), i.e. ASCP, HEW, HCA., Upon hire, required.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees including:
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