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About the Job This is a part time role, working one weekend (Friday and Saturday) per month on overnight shift 11pm-7:30am in the core laboratory section. Additional coverage may be required on week nights based on departmental need. General Summary of Position Performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory procedures 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.
Maintains inventory and supplies; stocks and maintains a neat, orderly work area. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in assigned areas; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required by standard protocol. Participates in surveys; conducts established quality-control procedures; evaluates results; implements corrective action when indicated; and ensures the accuracy of test results.
Performs a wide variety of routine and specialized procedures according to prescribed protocols using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; and consults with the pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal findings. Prepares and evaluates statistical data, cost analyses, and daily tallies for monthly reports. Prepares, evaluates, and labels reagents, media, and other materials according to procedure.
Processes specimens, ensuring accurate identification, confidentiality of information, and appropriate preparation, storage, and transportation. May perform specimen procurement as required. Establishes and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity, precision, accuracy, and other measures; and determines normal ranges.
Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures and evaluates and documents performance. Participates in multidisciplinary quality- and service-improvement teams.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science required; or Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related science required; or Equivalent education consisting of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory Technology or related science; or Equivalent education consisting of 60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours of science that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours in chemistry, biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology in any combination; plus laboratory training that includes either completion of a clinical laboratory training program or three months of training in each specialty in which high-complexity testing is performed.
For Pathology—Associate’s Lab: An associate’s degree requires five years of progressively responsible clinical laboratory experience, with demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the Medical Technologist position. Experience Prior work experience is not required. Licenses and Certifications American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or equivalent certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred. This position has a hiring range of USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.
About the role
This is a part time role, working one weekend (Friday and Saturday) per month on overnight shift 11pm-7:30am in the core laboratory section. Additional coverage may be required on week nights based on departmental need.