What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN - PRN position at Premier Physicians Center?
Premier Physicians is currently seeking a PRN Medical Technologist/Medical lab Technician to work days and or afternoons as needed.
Reports to: Laboratory Manager
Responsible for efficient and accurate performance of laboratory testing/reporting and assisting Laboratory Manager in day to day laboratory operations.
Our growing group practice encompasses internal and family medicine, medical and surgical specialties, and has comprehensive on-site diagnostic centers conveniently located in the communities we serve in the Cleveland metro area.
OVERVIEW:
- Performs technical laboratory testing including, but not limited to, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation.
- Reports test results following clinical protocols and procedures. Attention is paid to "critical values" and special alerts requested by physicians.
- Ensures quality control in all aspects of patient collection, handling and results reporting.
- Maintains equipment and supplies as required.
- Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
- Assists the Laboratory Manager as directed.
- Be able to demonstrate current competencies related to position.
- Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.
- Experience/Education:
- BS/BA or Associate's degree, successful completion of MT,MLT course of study.
- CERTIFICATION:
- ASCP or AMT certification or able to sit for certification exam within 6 months of hire date.
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
- Knowledge of how to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.
- Knowledge of safety, infection control policies and regulations.
- Skilled in following appropriate testing procedures.
- Skilled in proper equipment use, preventive maintenance and repair.
- Skilled in appropriate quality control procedures.
- Skilled in HIPAA procedures.
- Abilities:
- Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision-making, discretion in reporting/distributing results.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and staff.
- Ability to work and communicate with all departments and personnel in a clear and concise manner.
- PHYSICAL/MENTAL:
- Must be able to walk, stand, sit, bend and reach.
- Must be able to lift/carry 25lbs.
- Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Must be able to deal with occasional stress from workload.
- ENVIRONMENTAL/WORK CONDITIONS:
- Laboratory is the primary work setting.
- May be exposed to communicable disease, sharps, toxic substances, body fluids, fumes, hazardous materials, noise.
- EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SPECIAL CLOTHING:
- Medical/Laboratory equipment
- Office equipment
Confidentiality- In order to perform certain job functions, some employees will have access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees are to access only the information necessary to fulfill specific job requirements. All information gained is to be used in accordance with HIPPA regulations. See the Premier Physicians Centers HIPPA manual for more specific policies and procedures.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
Premier Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer'
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Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person