Technician-Medical Laboratory: Paragould

Baptist • Paragould, AR

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About The Position

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures, assuring optimal patient outcomes. The technician is responsible for assigned shifts and is subject to overtime and callback as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited MLT program, or successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently holds or has held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.
• Basic computer literacy.
• National certification in accordance with current federal and/or state regulations; full certification must be obtained within six months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance, and inventory control, and documents as required.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical errors and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Assesses and evaluates information and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Follows regulatory and competency requirements and maintains safe laboratory practices.
• Completes assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

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