Medical Technologist PRN

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science required; Associate's degree with MT certification from a nationally accredited association accepted in lieu of Bachelor's Degree. Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• Certification: Registry eligible, ASCP or equivalent required. Successful completion of MT registry within 6 months of eligibility or hire required. Continuing education to maintain registry/licensure required. MT(ASCP) or equivalent preferred; registry/licensure in a specialty area considered.
• Experience: Graduate of accredited school of Clinical Laboratory Science required. 1-2 years' experience as Medical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, and puts into practice general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures; reviews all posted policy changes as required; adheres to all regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider the options, and formulate an appropriate course of action.
• Recognizes and performs duties in an independent manner with little or no supervision.
• Demonstrates initial and annual competency in all appropriate designated lab sections within set deadlines.
• Accurately performs proficiency testing when scheduled.
• Participates in continuing education activities and all facility/corporate mandatory annual training within set deadlines.
• Assists the laboratory team in the completion of miscellaneous duties, including specimen receiving and putting away supplies when received in the department.
• Organizes and completes daily tasks in assigned area(s).
• Troubleshoots/resolves instrument problems and documents corrective action in appropriate log; when necessary, performs instrumentation repairs.
• Effectively investigates/resolves specimen collection problems using Outstanding Specimen Report (OSR) and specimen tracking tool when appropriate.
• Assures quality control is properly performed and logged, works within quality control limits and trends, and follows proper department procedure for corrective action.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance and safety checks of equipment according to schedule.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to train new employees and/or students in general lab policies/procedures as well as department/section specific policies/procedures.
• Demonstrates cultural competence by being able to explain procedures utilizing communication interventions as appropriate for all customers across all ages and populations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to all policies relating to the JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals for the Laboratory, including critical call read back and patient identification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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