What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT/MLS - FT - 2nd Shift (74488) position at HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC?
Hours: 3PM - 11:30PM, Weekdays
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards for patients of all age populations. Maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment. Provides teaching and education to laboratory students and other personnel. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of age dependent expected values and access data reflective of the patients current status in relation to their age-specific needs. (E)
Qualifications:JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program or as stipulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health. Licensure: Certified ASCP or equivalent. Persons moving to the state or recent graduates of an accredited MLT program will be temporarily classified as an MLT for 18 months prior to initial certification, Must maintain certification throughout employment of Hamilton Medical Center. Must meet Georgia State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories.
Experience: Recent graduation accepted.
Skills: Manual dexterity and good eye / hand coordination. Ability to distinguish sound in low to high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment. Ability to communicate with other healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care. Visual acuity, basic mathematical skills and color discrimination ability. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patients needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation / supplies appropriate for age group of the patient served, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient. Demonstrates consistent ability to perform clinical skills necessary in the care and treatment of a variety of ages in patients, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. (E)
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires flexible scheduling. Exposure to normal hazards of clinical laboratory setting such as, exposure to disease-bearing specimens, toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes. Requires walking, standing, bending, sitting and stooping. Works under stress of time constraints and workload. Subject to call-back as needed. (E)
Full-Time Benefits
- 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Employee wellness program
- Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- ICHRA for health insurance
- Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
- Vision insurance