MED TECH/LAB SCIENTIST

• Hospital-Main Campus
• Allied Health
• Full-Time
• 8 hour evening shift with alternating weekends
• LABORATORY
• 8543

Job Description

Overview

Performs, calculates and reports routine and special laboratory tests. Maintains equipment and troubleshoots problems. Evaluates results and quality control data. Serves as a resource and teaches new employees and students. Assists in evaluating new test procedures. The individual in this position must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient. In addition, she/he must possess the ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates technical knowledge and competence in performing expected responsibilities. Ability to perform laboratory skills. Performs and evaluates maintenance systems. Implements corrective action as appropriate. Performs and evaluates quality control data and implements corrective action. Ability to identify issues and processes requiring improvement. Ability to find, organize and use resources to improve outcomes. Monitors and evaluates training progress and makes recommendations for additional training. Assists in maintenance and ordering of supplies. Helps maintain organization and cleanliness of work/storage areas. Demonstrates the ability to function productively and independently, planning and prioritizing times and tasks to complete work assignments. Ability to maintain positive performance under a variety of conditions.

Qualifications

Will consider entry level graduates of an approved associate degree program in an appropriate science field and eligibility as medical technologist. Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discretely with patients, physicians, hospital employees, and the general public. Able to work under pressure. Willingness to increase knowledge of laboratory/hospital functions. Demonstration of creativity, initiative and problem solving.

ASCP-MT or MLT or equivalent preferred

Associate or bachelor's degree in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. Bachelors preferred.

Competencies Skills

Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records

Credentials

Nonessential:
* ASCP-MEDTECH - MLT OR MT

Education

Essential:
* Associate's degree in related field

Entry

USD $28.83/Hr.

Expert

USD $44.69/Hr.

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