Medical Tech Trainee - PRN - Days - Augusta, GA

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc. • Augusta, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year lab experience along with a Bachelors degree if not currently enrolled in MLS/CLS or other equivalent program Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors General-Preferred
• Accredited Program Medical Technology-Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of the laboratory as defined by CLIA.
• Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follows all laboratory and hospital policies and procedures including, but not limited to, general processes, safety, fire, disaster plans, infection control, and quality.
• Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures in a timely manner including the preparation of blood and other body fluid for analyzes and enters the results of the analysis along with performing quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assists in maintaining procedure manuals and protocols to ensure compliance with CAP, State, TJC, and CLIA regulations, including documentation for all QA/QI procedures and proficiency testing.
• Teaches pertinent aspects of laboratory skills and processes to medical technology students and pathology residents.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Maintains adequate supplies for laboratory.
• Demonstrates competency with LIS policies and procedures to enter an order, enter the testing results, release a report, correct a report, update a report, finalize a report, and retrieve a report.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level