Medical Lab Technician or Technologist Lead-Main Lab-3rd Shift-Part-Time
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory Technician performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Coordinator. He/she works closely with the Coordinator and technologists/technicians in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement. He/she performs other duties as assigned by Coordinators, Clinical Lab Manager and/or the Administrative Laboratory Director. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Applied Science, Medical Laboratory Technology or related scientific field and 12-months approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. In lieu of Associate's degree has successfully completed equivalent military training and served as a medical laboratory specialist.
- MLT(ASCP) Certification or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory experience preferred.
- State of Tennessee licensure Medical Laboratory Technician
Responsibilities
- Performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Works closely with the Coordinator and technologists/technicians in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement
- Performs other duties as assigned by Coordinators, Clinical Lab Manager and/or the Administrative Laboratory Director
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
