What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist - PRN position at Hamilton Medical Center Inc?
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 assess data reflective of the patients' current status in relation to their age specific needs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: B.S. Degree in Medical Technology or the Natural Sciences and graduation from an approved school of Medical
Technology or an A.S. or A.A.S Degree or equivalent as stipulated, by the Georgia Department of Community Health regulations.
Licensure: Certified ASCP or equivalent. Must maintain certification throughout employment of Hamilton Medical Center Persons moving to the state or recent graduates of an accredited MT program will be temporarily classified as an MT for 18 months prior to initial certification . Must meet Georgia State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories.
Experience: Recent graduation accepted.
Skills
Visual acuity, mathematical skills, problem solving skills and color discrimination ability. 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. Good communication skills. 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 patient served. 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
Exposure to normal hazards of clinical laboratory setting; such as, exposure to disease-bearing specimens, toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes. Lifting, bending, walking, sitting, standing and stooping required. Adaptability to flexible schedule and subject to call back as needed. Stress of time constraints and workload.
