PRN Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician
Core
Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests; collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients; provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event.
Role type
Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Technician
Builds
Laboratory test results and quality control data for clinical departments
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Specimen collection, Instrument calibration and maintenance, Quality control and quality assurance, Proficiency testing, Specialty testing (transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, flow cytometry), Technical training and mentoring
Preferred skills
Knowledge of disease specific accreditations, Ability to work in acute settings
Technologies
Laboratory instruments and equipment
Responsibilities
Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols; Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment; Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff; Performs internal and external proficiency testing; Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry; Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC