1 Medical Lab Technician - PRN Job in Plano, TX
Lifecare Health is Hiring a Medical Lab Technician - PRN Near Plano, TX
We have an immediate opportunity for PRN Medical Lab Technician. Currently we are seeking a candidate to cover weekday mornings and afternoons.
General Summary: The Medical Lab Technician performs a variety of complex diagnostic laboratory tests that are intended to assist with improving the overall status of patients by providing accurate laboratory results. The Medical Lab Technician is actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and LifeCare activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted to LifeCare Hospital.
Essential Functions:
- Obtains and accurately enters physician orders for laboratory procedures into the Laboratory Information System, or manual requisitions as required. Delivers laboratory reports to nursing unit for physician/nurse review as per facility process.
- Performs venipuncture and finger stick procedures within appropriate timeframe (e.g., stat orders, etc.) and executes specimen collection according to policy and procedures to render a specimen with good integrity. Verifies patient identification prior to the procedure and accurately labels specimen post procedure. Identifies problems/needs for performing specimen collection. Responds appropriately and assists others in responding to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
- Completes laboratory accession record, data collection, and filing, appropriately submitting charges and reports in a timely manner.
- Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological analyses, based on the test menu of the facility. Assists in development and modification of procedures, and establishment and monitoring of programs to ensure the accuracy of tests.
- Orders supplies, participates with quality improvement and safety (e.g., safety checks). Assures that equipment is maintained and is clean and in working order. Reports equipment maintenance and/or repair timely.
- Plans/organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources and supplies to ensure that patients receive appropriate quality care.
- The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position, to include population served, and other special needs of patients or customers served by the department.
- Adheres to LifeCare policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
- Regular attendance and timeliness is required.
Requirements
Supervision: Oversees and directs delegated functions of Medical Laboratory Technicians and Phlebotomists.
Experience: Minimum twelve months training in a structured hospital program or three years hospital laboratory practice is required.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in either a medical technology program or a bachelor’s degree in one of the biological or chemical services with completion of an accredited academic program in medical technology is required.
Licensure/Certification: Current state license/certification if required in state where currently practicing by a nationally accrediting agency (ASCP, AMT, NCA, etc.). BLS certification is required. All Medical Technicians must maintain current license/certification, as required by State, while employed with LifeCare Hospitals.
Job Summary
Full Time
$44k-59k (estimate)
05/05/2023
06/08/2024
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