Laboratory Student Extern

Conifer Health Solutions • Rock Hill, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Charge Tech or Section Supervisor, performs laboratory tests as assigned; processes and performs laboratory testing in sections where successful completion of clinical rotation has occurred; reviews and reports lab results; and performs operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a NCCLS-accredited Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician program and have completed all pre-clinical, core medical laboratory sciences
• Heart Association BLS CPR certification required

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, performs routine clinical laboratory tests of a repetitive nature and typically limited to one laboratory section.
• Performs routine qualitative and quantitative clinical laboratory tests of repetitive nature on patient specimens following appropriate methodologies and established policies and procedures.
• Analyzes test results; relays results to physicians and other authorized personnel.
• Obtains specimens from patients such as blood and transports to laboratory.
• Maintains compliance with requirements of lab safety, OSHA accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree