About the Job This is a part time role, 20 hours per week, generally this role will work 12:30pm - 9pm, including weekend rotation. General Summary of Position Performs a variety of laboratory testing from waived to high complexity per CLIA. Will work in one or more laboratory sections.
Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings. Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation storage and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol. Participates in surveys conducts established quality control of procedures evaluates results implements corrective action when indicated and ensures accuracy of test results. Prepares evaluates and labels reagents media etc. per procedure.
Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat orderly work area. Trains new associates and students in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams; participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Performs other related duties as assigned and maintains requirements for clinical ladder. Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree in accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program required or 60 semester hrs including 24 semester hrs of medical lab technology required or 60 semester hrs including 24 hrs of science that includes 6 hrs chemistry 6 hrs biology and 12 hrs chemistry biology required or medical lab tech in any combination and laboratory training that includes either completion of a clinical lab training program required or 3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed. required Experience Less than 1 year Up to one year of prior supervised technical experience in a licensed clinical laboratory under the supervision of a board-certified pathologist. required Licenses and Certifications Certified Medical Lab Scientist-ASCP A MT (ASCP) or equivalent certificate from a national agency in the field of laboratory medicine (i.e.
MT (ASCP) MT (AMT) NRCC(CC) CLT(HHS) CLS(NCA) etc). preferred This position has a hiring range of USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.