What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT/MT (day/nights rotating shifts) PRN position at WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PLYMOUTH NC?
Description:
OVERVIEW:
A lab technician works in a laboratory setting and works in various capacities to fulfill required duties. This includes diagnostic testing on bodily fluids, organic matter, and chemicals. They use high-specialized equipment to measure and report their findings. Collects samples and safely store biomedical materials and tools.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Receives specimens from doctors, laboratories, hospitals, or directly from patients, and performs complex quantitative and qualitative analyses to provide information for use in the diagnosis
- Documents all quality control and maintains required records
- Troubleshoot any or all automatic, semi-automatic, or manual equipment within the laboratory and ensure it is in working order
- Performs Quality Control and maintenance procedures as required
- Interacts with and/or performs clinical laboratory procedures on patients of all ages
RESPONSIBILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Perform quality control tests in the lab as well as on-site when necessary
- Assist with testing and calibrating lab equipment in preparation for specific tasks
- Perform quality control tests on ingredients, completed products and product samples
- Prepare samples prior to shipping them to outside vendors
- Follows all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control
- Obtains specimens from clinical laboratory examination directly from any patient of any age, including infants
- Near visual acuity is required to read detailed instructions and to examine specimens
- Analyze retrieved data and prepare reports for laboratory manager
- Perform any other duties that may be necessary for the operation of the corporation and/or hospital
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma
- Associate degree required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Five plus years laboratory experience
- Ability to communicate effectively
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient’s manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination.
- Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours
- Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a hospital and/or clinic environment
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job Training