Medical Technologist

Calvert Internal Medicine is looking for a part-time CLS Or MLS to work in our Prince Frederick Office Laboratory at least one day a week. A BS CLS/MLS with certification by ASCP is required. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a generalist is preferred. This position will include rotating half-day on Saturdays.

Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze laboratory specimens in a manner that is consistent with and complies with laboratory procedures on a stat, routine, pre-op, and/or daily basis, with no more than three (3) errors per reporting period.

• Perform quality control and/or quality assurance on all testing procedures before reporting patient results, including daily start-up and shut-down of equipment as per established schedule, and record results of same on the appropriate designated forms.

• Maintain all laboratory supplies, reagents, and disposables in the work area by rotating stock and notifying the Laboratory Supervisor of shortages. Clean work area daily and dispose of waste materials according to established policy.

• Deliver stat laboratory reports to the appropriate provider and inform the provider of “alert value” reports as well as all other patient results as they are completed. Fax reports to a referring provider.

• Performs phlebotomy when assistance is required. This would include labeling and processing the specimens according to established policy.

• Handle all specimens according to procedure manuals and place them in the proper location for tests to be performed in our laboratory and those which are sent to reference laboratories.

• Answer incoming phone calls for the laboratory.

• Utilize free time by reading laboratory publications and/or listening to tapes on current methodologies and current laboratory information or assisting in keeping laboratory procedure manuals up-to-date.

• Maintain professional attire at all times.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medical Technologist (Required)

Work Location: In person