Medical LabTech; Flint Hills - Lab
Position: Medical LabTech (Flint Hills) - Lab - FT - Variable Position Status: Full time Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Medical Laboratory Technicians perform a wide range of laboratory tests that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Their primary responsibility involves conducting analyses on patient samples using varied lab equipment and techniques. They operate and maintain complex laboratory equipment and ensure accurate test results. They assume responsibility for problem resolution across the continuum of testing (pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical). Education Qualifications
- Associate's Degree Associate of Applied Science (Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician) or related field. Persons in the process of completing a NAACLS-accredited MLT program may be eligible. Required
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year Laboratory experience. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to organize work and establish priorities. (Required proficiency)
- Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Technician - ASCP Required or
- Certification-eligible persons may be considered. Required
What you will do
- Processes and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures. Good understanding of specimen collection and other pre-analytical considerations for quality testing.
- Performs and results a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, urinalysis and immunohematology. Performs quality control on analytical systems and recognizes systems that are out of control.
- Troubleshoots when questionable or erratic results occur. Takes proper remedial action in response to test systems being out of control limits. Reports unusual or erratic results to laboratory leadership.
- Maintains equipment as directed by manufacturers' recommendations, laboratory policy procedure manual and/or laboratory leadership. Operates equipment properly. Thoroughly reads manual before using equipment. Has a clear understanding of equipment, how it functions, what its limitations are when it is malfunctioning.
- Participates in the proficiency testing program (as assigned).
- Inventory supplies as directed by lab leadership. Alert to situations or new techniques which will conserve supplies or improve efficiency. Evaluates new products and supplies as directed by lab leadership.
- As directed by department leadership, provides education and training to new team members, students, and interns. Provides a welcoming environment to learners by practicing open communication, constructive feedback tailored to specific behaviors, goal-setting, and competency evaluation. Assists learner with documentation and competency as required.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Not Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- On-Site;
No Remote Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing:
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