MED TECH/LAB SCIENTIST - REHOBOTH CAMPUS - CASUAL

Beebe Healthcare•Rehoboth Beach, DE

6d•$29 - $45

About The Position

Performs, calculates, and reports routine and special laboratory tests. Maintains equipment and troubleshoots problems, evaluates test results and quality control data, and serves as a resource by teaching new employees and students. Assists in evaluating new test procedures. Must understand growth and development across the patient lifespan, assess patient data in relation to age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Requirements

Eligibility as a medical technologist; entry-level graduates of an approved associate degree program in an appropriate science field will be considered.
Associate degree in a related field is essential.
Ability to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discreetly with patients, physicians, hospital employees, and the general public.
Ability to work under pressure.
Willingness to increase knowledge of laboratory and hospital functions.
Creativity, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to keep patient and team-member information confidential.
Ability to withstand crisis situations.
Customer service skills for patients, team members, and visitors.
Knowledge of and experience with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

ASCP-MT, MLT, or equivalent preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Degree preferably from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate technical knowledge and competence in expected responsibilities and laboratory skills.
Perform and evaluate maintenance systems and implement corrective action as appropriate.
Perform and evaluate quality control data and implement corrective action.
Identify issues and processes requiring improvement; find, organize, and use resources to improve outcomes.
Monitor and evaluate training progress and recommend additional training.
Assist with maintaining and ordering supplies.
Help maintain the organization and cleanliness of work and storage areas.
Work productively and independently while planning and prioritizing tasks to complete assignments.
Maintain positive performance under a variety of conditions.
Perform, calculate, and report routine and special laboratory tests; maintain equipment and troubleshoot problems.
Teach new employees and students and assist in evaluating new test procedures.
Assess patient data relative to age-specific needs and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.