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Titus Regional Medical Center•Mount Pleasant, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician gathers information in order to help fellow staff members with diagnosing a patient. This can include carrying out tests related to immunology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology or blood bank.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or related field required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
Certification from approved medical society such as American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) within one year of employment preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, prepare and analyze blood, urine and tissue samples and body fluids for analysis tests requested by authorized providers.
Examine collected samples and identify any cell abnormalities.
Maintain laboratory inventory levels and if necessary, place orders for new supplies.
Prepare detailed reports about your test results and findings.
Document and review tested data using current hospital information system
Ensure all tissue samples are prepared for examination.
Collaborate with pathologists.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
Present test results to physicians.
Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids.
Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions.
Maintain laboratory equipment by doing scheduled maintenance and repairs as necessary.
Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results tasks as needed.
Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
Performs other duties as necessary.
Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).