Medical Lab Technologist | Part Time 24hrs | Varied Schedule | Rotating Weekends

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, documents, and reports clinical laboratory diagnostic assays.
• Performs quality control procedures.
• Checks, calibrates and maintains equipment in working order, performing preventive maintenance at prescribed intervals.
• Insures adequate reagent supplies according to Laboratory and Section policies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Performs technical, procedural and administrative problem solving.
• Affords technical support to the Laboratory and all hospital employees, providing instruction on basic theory, technical skills and applications of test procedures.
• Affords technical support to the Laboratory and all hospital employees, providing instruction on basic theory, technical skills and applications of test procedures.
• Affords technical support to the Laboratory and all hospital employees, providing instruction on basic theory, technical skills and applications of test procedures.
• Assists the Section Supervisor in the evaluation of new procedures, installation of new instrumentation, and training on new or modified instrumentation or equipment.
• Writes technical procedures utilizing the CLSI format.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities in designated laboratory section in the absence of the section supervisor, as assigned.
• Trains and orients Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians, including students.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other related science degrees accepted in conjunction with a combination of experience and training.
• Certification, Registration & Licensure: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Varies with designated laboratory section. Experience in acute care hospital lab preferred. Working experience and enhanced knowledge-base in laboratory area of expertise.
• Knowledge: Demonstrates evidence of recognizing the value of working successfully amongst team. Must be knowledgeable of laboratory regulations and proficient in aspects of continuous quality improvement. A current comprehensive understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine and how this knowledge can best be applied in direct collaboration with the patient care team, in arriving at a correct diagnosis at the correct time on the correct patient. High level of experience with Laboratory Information Systems.

Skills

• Technical Competency: Must maintain technical competency in clinical areas based on shift and location.
• Special Projects: Volunteers for additional tasks.
• Compliance: Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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