Medical Lab Tech PRN Free Standing ER Lake Pleasant

HonorHealth•Peoria, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Tech performs complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. The role identifies bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms; analyzes the chemical content of fluids; and cross-matches blood for transfusion and aseptically prepares blood products. Test results support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The position is at Complete Care - Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona, and is scheduled for one day shift per week from 0600 to 1830.

Requirements

Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical laboratory, or equivalent education and training, as specified in the cited CLIA regulation; alternatively, the stated grandfathered high-complexity testing education and documented-training pathway applies.
One year of hospital laboratory experience as an MLT preferred.
One year of experience for Float Pool Network preferred.
Six months of MLT experience preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital laboratory experience as an MLT.
One year of experience for Float Pool Network.
Six months of MLT experience.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and perform laboratory tests in one or more laboratory sections to produce results and data used for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Perform testing accurately, meet turnaround-time expectations, complete required documentation, and follow up on unusual and critical results according to policy and procedure.
Obtain or receive and prepare specimens for analysis, understanding factors that may affect test accuracy and maintaining specimen integrity throughout testing.
Understand laboratory methods and operate laboratory instrumentation.
Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control, and test procedures; troubleshoot issues and refer questionable or unusual cases to the technical supervisor, lab supervisor, director, or pathologist.
Maintain continuing education and competency requirements under laboratory policies and certification agency requirements.
Ensure compliance with hospital, regulatory, safety, and accrediting agency requirements.
Use hospital, laboratory, and office computer systems proficiently.
As needed, assist with training and orienting new staff and students in their laboratory disciplines.
As needed, assist with regulatory preparation.
Maintain supply and reagent levels and practice cost containment.
Review laboratory and hospital system policies, procedures, and communications in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested, including phlebotomy.