What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for oversight of Point of Care laboratory procedures in collaboration with the Laboratory Medical Director. Also acts as liaison to evaluate other contracted laboratory services related to monitoring of testing and responsible for result management. Duties are performed independently and/or with minimal direction by management. Participates in development of standard operating procedures and administrative functions.
Schedule: Full-time FTE 1.0
Holidays: 9 observed holidays per year
Compensation range: The hired applicant's placement within the range is based on qualifications, professional experience and education.
Responsibilities
- Assists in monitoring and documenting laboratory results into the Shrine System.
- Performs and documents preventative maintenance and function checks for PC equipment and assures proper operation of instrumentation.
- Participates in laboratory charge reconciliation
- Performs a variety of comprehensive registration and scheduling functions
- Demonstrate open, accurate and timely communication with patients, families and interdisciplinary team members to ensure effective therapeutic interventions
This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Degree/Diploma:
Bachelor in Medical Technology Preferred
Master's in Medical Technology Preferred
Certification and Licensures:
Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) Preffered
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Preferred
At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
