Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist - Part Time (Benefit Eligible)

Avera Health•Freeman, SD

46d

About The Position

Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization. Position Highlights Part Time (working at least 48 hours per pay period) Work Shift: Day Shift (6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Night, Weekend, Holiday On-Call A Brief Overview Responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests, record keeping, preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Laboratory Science degree or
Bachelor's Transcript showing Medical Technology degree
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 6 months of employment or
MLS - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 6 months of employment
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 6 months of employment or
Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Responsibilities

Performs testing utilizing established protocol with a high degree of accuracy in all departments of the laboratory.
Performs calibration, quality control checks and preventative maintenance steps on assigned instrumentation.
Reviews, researches, interprets and reports data.
Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical parameters.
Properly identify patients before specimen collection, be able to explain the collection procedure and provide the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
Collects, receives and transports blood and other specimens from patients following accepted standards of practice.
Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients.
Implements and monitors laboratory inventory and control program.
Responsible for resource utilization (supplies and equipment) in department.
Actively participates in quality assurance program.
Recommends corrective action for problems identified.
Reviews policies and reads procedures as scheduled.
Assists in the preparation for inspections and participates during inspection.
Types and cross matches patients requiring transfusions, requests and receives units of blood from supplier, and maintains the necessary records.
Mentor new employees and assists with their orientation.
Lead, by example, following Freeman Regional Health Services CARE standards.