Laboratory Student Extern

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree