Medical Lab Technician HS Student, Marshall Medical Centers North, Full Time, 2nd Shift
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the testing supervisors and testing personnel, performs general laboratory testing in any of the various sections of the laboratory, performs control testing and initiates troubleshooting steps for problem areas. This role involves consulting with testing personnel, supervisors, and lab management for technical problem-solving and decision-making. The technician will perform testing in various laboratory sections (excluding Blood Bank) following established procedures after completing clinical rotations. Responsibilities also include preparing and routing specimens to reference labs, maintaining files and records, performing quality control and instrument checks, assisting with supply management, and performing duties in other departments such as venipuncture, checking charges, scanning, indexing, and printing results to ensure productivity and workflow. Additionally, maintaining positive relationships with patients, medical staff, co-workers, and other departments is crucial.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a school for Medical Laboratory Technician, clinical training in progress.
- Good general condition.
- Verbal ability to communicate with patients and other clientele instructions and other information.
- Numerical ability to calculate by formula.
- Form perception, color discrimination to perform specific lab tests.
- Dependable.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)
Responsibilities
- Consults with testing personnel, testing supervisors, assistant lab manager or lab manager for assistance in resolving technical problems, decision making and areas of question.
- Performs testing in any one or combination of laboratory sections (except Blood Bank) following test methods defined in the procedure manual (after clinical rotation for that lab section) and under the direct supervision of testing personnel.
- Prepares specimens and routes them to appropriate reference labs for all testing not performed in-house.
- Assists in keeping files and records up-to-date and orderly.
- Performs quality control and instrument check procedures with appropriate documentation.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate stock of supplies.
- Performs duties in other departments, including venipuncture, checking charges, scanning, indexing, and printing results, as necessary to assure maximum productivity and workflow.
- Maintains good relations with patients, medical staff, co-workers, other departments and physician offices/homes that use our services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
