Medical Lab Technologist - PT/PRN

Collects blood specimens from patient and performs established clinical tests and procedures. Interprets test results. Process other specimens delivered to the laboratory. Performs instrument and preventive maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain blood specimens from patients in compliance with established procedures.
• Perform tests and procedures ordered by physicians.
• Follow established policies and procedures for routine lab testing, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, or serology tests or other procedures.
• Follow quality control policy and procedures for all tests performed.
• Review accuracy of results before reporting.
• Verify validity by evaluation of quality control data, previous tests, and duplicate testing.
• Report critical values according to policy and procedure.
• Report equipment or instrument issues to department manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair as directed.
• Recommend purchase of lab supplies to achieve adequate stock for efficient operation.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis.
• Work well with other employees.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
• Follow standard precautions when providing direct patient care or handling potentially infectious materials.

WHY EHD?

PEOPLE FIRST
Our staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients. We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
It takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans.

CULTURE & SUPPORT
We believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of medical technology or related field required.

EXPERIENCE: One year experience working in a medical laboratory preferred.

PERSONAL JOB-RELATED SKILLS: Knowledge of medical equipment and their processes and procedures. Effective oral and written communication skills. Familiar with operating computers and ability to utilize computer systems.

LICENSURE, REGISTRY, CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Medical Technician or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties of position require clear understandable speech and the ability to hear. Also required is intermittent walking, sitting, and standing. Some bending, stooping, and reaching is required with the lifting of items on occasion up to 22 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.