Medical Laboratory Technician-PRN

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Laboratory Technician PRN I Third Shift Laboratory I Georgetown, KY. Baptist Health ER & Urgent Care - Georgetown is a healthcare facility located in Scott County, KY. This location offers services such as Emergency Room, Urgent Care, and Quick Care. Patients seeking medical attention can visit this facility for their healthcare needs. Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions. Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively. Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated. Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel. Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results. Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy. Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel. Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected. Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action. Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur. Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Certified within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
• Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
• Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
• Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
• Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy.
• Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
• Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.
• Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.
• Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
• Utilizes complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree