What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technologist position at TALENT Software Services?
Duties:
Job Summary
Schedule: Nights - Fri - Sun - 12hrs 3-day weekend
Incentives/Relocation Assistance (If Applicable): Relocation - $2,000.00 Sign-on - $5,000.00
Job Summary
- Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases.
- Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.
- Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
- Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
- Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e.
- contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
- Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
- Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
- Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
- Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.
- Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
- Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.
- Associate's degree required, MLT registry eligible or equivalent required.
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire
- Associate's degree required, MLT registry eligible or equivalent required.
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire
Schedule: Nights - Fri - Sun - 12hrs 3-day weekend
Incentives/Relocation Assistance (If Applicable): Relocation - $2,000.00 Sign-on - $5,000.00
