Medical Laboratory Tech PRN

About the role

Rapides Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician to join our team. This position involves all age populations and reports to the departmental Technical Supervisor and/or Laboratory Administrative Director.

Responsibilities

• Consistently verifies patient identification, specimen tubes, and orders to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates understanding by following all policies and procedures established by hospital and laboratory departments.
• Performs sample analysis in the areas of demonstrated competency.
• As required, performs routine patient procedures and follow-up, i.e. documentation of calling critical values, etc.
• Calibrates, standardizes, and maintains instrumentation following manufacturer or established procedures with appropriate documentation.
• Performs and documents quality control to ensure the proper functioning of instrumentation, reagents, and procedures.
• Evaluates, calculates, and validates tests results, quality control records, and/or electronic files.
• Collaborates with medical and professional staff in the dispersion and interpretation of data.
• Aids in the teaching and training of fellow employees and students performing laboratory tasks.
• Complies with and documents all regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates good problem solving skills and judgement in dealing with troubleshooting of instrumentation and/or manual processes.
• Demonstrates competency and documents all QC, lot-to-lot, calibration, maintenance, and communication logs in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates and consistently follows all aspects of policies and procedures for proficiency testing.
• Uses good problem solving skills and judgement in dealing with problem situations.
• Uses judgement in utilizing supplies for patient testing in an efficient manner through good inventory practices striving to reduce outdating and waste of products and/or supplies.
• Participates in departmental meetings with suggestions and ideas on improving performance in daily tasks.
• Demonstrates willingness to improve performance in day to day activities by changing/modifying activities as directed by supervisor.
• Demonstrates flexibility needed for adequate staffing coverage in departmental areas as required by scheduling and productivity monitoring.
• Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an age appropriate manner.
• Appropriately assesses the patient’s pain and involves the patient in effective management of the pain using age appropriate interventions.
• Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationships with employees and all constituencies, encouraging communication as necessary for job performance.
• Discourages gossip and encourages normal tones when conversing with others in respect to co-workers.
• Willingly participates in evaluation of new equipment and/or testing methods.
• Demonstrates punctuality in arriving and departing from job at scheduled times, abides by hospital absenteeism/tardiness policy.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program for an Associate degree or equivalent.
• National Certification as an MLT(ASCP), (AMT) or CLT(NCA).
• Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners – Clinical Laboratory Technician License.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, free AirMed medical transportation, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services and resources, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock, fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance, referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts, retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships, education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships), colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence), Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate patient needs.

Company Information

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.