Medical Laboratory Technician, Weekend Days, Davie Medical Center

American Addiction Centers • Bermuda Run, NC

3d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technician, Weekend Days, Davie Medical Center

Department: 60901 Davie Medical Center - Lab Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekend day shift, Fri - Sun, 7a-7:30p Pay Range $25.30 - $37.95 Position Highlights: Shift Schedule: Full-Time, Weekend Days Fri - Sun, 7a-7:30p Department: Davie Medical Center Laboratory Location: Mocksville, NC Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify: Associate degree preferred. Experience preferred. MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required. Essential Functions: Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationship and team building. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results. Performs procedures efficiently and as indicated in the procedure manual with minimal supervision and within the required turn-around-time without compromising quality. Responds to STAT's immediately. Follows work flow processes according to documented procedures. Documents and communications are reviewed in a timely manner and are appropriately referenced and applied. Ensures quality of test results by following defined Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures. Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC results prior to reporting patient results. Test results are reviewed for accuracy and are promptly reported in the LIS. Demonstrates the ability to perform and accurately document all procedures related to critical values, technical limit failures and QA activities. Demonstrates the ability to recognize a test or reporting system problem, troubleshoot and resolve if possible, seeking advice and escalating as needed. Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served. Ensures safety and compliance: Patients are accurately identified using two appropriate patient identifiers prior to sample collection. Patient samples are accurately labeled and identified throughout the testing process from sample collection through testing and storage. Misidentified samples are identified and responded to appropriately, notifying all appropriate staff. Results are reported for the correct specimen. Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases. Uses engineering controls, work practice controls and appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated in the section task list. Maintains appropriate education to accomplish work objectives and maintain current certifications as applicable. Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth by seeking out learning opportunities available within the department, organization, and community to increase knowledge and education. Minimum of 4 hours of continuing education/year required in addition to annual in-service requirements. Ensures productive and efficient operations of the section and department. Coordinates activities and effectively communicates with others within and outside of lab section to accomplish work objectives through positive and professional interactions contributing to collegiality, teamwork and overall section productivity. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and performs work without allowing personal situation/perspectives to compromise lab operations. Adjusts schedule to meet changes in workload or at the direction of the manager. 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Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience preferred.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationship and team building.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of patient laboratory test results.
• Performs procedures efficiently and as indicated in the procedure manual with minimal supervision and within the required turn-around-time without compromising quality.
• Responds to STAT's immediately.
• Follows work flow processes according to documented procedures.
• Documents and communications are reviewed in a timely manner and are appropriately referenced and applied.
• Ensures quality of test results by following defined Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
• Follows QC procedures and evaluates QC results prior to reporting patient results.
• Test results are reviewed for accuracy and are promptly reported in the LIS.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform and accurately document all procedures related to critical values, technical limit failures and QA activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize a test or reporting system problem, troubleshoot and resolve if possible, seeking advice and escalating as needed.
• Performs appropriate patient procedures in accordance with age-specific guidelines for the age groups served.
• Ensures safety and compliance: Patients are accurately identified using two appropriate patient identifiers prior to sample collection.
• Patient samples are accurately labeled and identified throughout the testing process from sample collection through testing and storage.
• Misidentified samples are identified and responded to appropriately, notifying all appropriate staff.
• Results are reported for the correct specimen.
• Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
• Uses engineering controls, work practice controls and appropriate personal protective equipment as indicated in the section task list.
• Maintains appropriate education to accomplish work objectives and maintain current certifications as applicable.
• Demonstrates responsibility for professional growth by seeking out learning opportunities available within the department, organization, and community to increase knowledge and education.
• Minimum of 4 hours of continuing education/year required in addition to annual in-service requirements.
• Ensures productive and efficient operations of the section and department.
• Coordinates activities and effectively communicates with others within and outside of lab section to accomplish work objectives through positive and professional interactions contributing to collegiality, teamwork and overall section productivity.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and performs work without allowing personal situation/perspectives to compromise lab operations.
• Adjusts schedule to meet changes in workload or at the direction of the manager.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree