Company:
Infojini Healthcare
Location: East Saint Louis
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
ID: 49186324 Shift: Days 7a-330p; some holiday and every third weekend rotation Description: MLT/MT - DayshiftStart Dates: May 13, June 3, 2024Shift: 8 hour dayshifts (7am-330pm)Weekends: every 3rd weekendHolidays: some holidays required-Meditech EMR experience required.-Analyzer experience must be listed in submission.??Dept #7053Job routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens and reporting clinical test results. Performs various microscopic, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology assays according to established standards.Position Qualifications: The Laboratory Technologist must have qualifications consistent with the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement (CLIA) standard qualifications for Laboratory Medical Technologist Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology or Chemistry. Certified Medical Technologist/Medical laboratory scientist through an accredited nationally recognized organization such as ASCP.Preferred Skills and Abilities: Basic Computer skills Effective communication skills Capable of independent decision-making Ability to work well with professional and non-professional staffPhysical Demands: Ability to handle medium lifting as needed Be able to sit, stand, or walk for extend periods of time Be able to stoop, kneel, and/or crouch as needed Be able to perform repetitive motions with handsEssential Functions Duties and Responsibilities: Operates various data entry terminals and automated data systems to record and verify customer demographic data and laboratory data identification and results, for computer processing. Follows standard sequences and coding in entering and/or keying in data in correcting, editing, and verifying all data entered into automated systems. Reports to the Laboratory Administrative Director for work assignments. Performs all routine, batched and STAT procedures within posted timeframes. Performs and evaluates testing on patient samples following protocols for repeating, verifying and documenting critical and/or delta values. Exhibits professionalism in actions as well as appearance Performs all collection, processing and testing procedures per established protocols contained in departmental procedure manuals. Performs all troubleshooting and maintenance procedures as needed and per established protocols. Performs all LIS functions and procedures per established protocols. Records quality control in appropriate place and manner and follows established laboratory corrective action procedures for out-of-range quality control values. Demonstrates familiarity with federal and state regulations of the laboratory as well as standards established by accrediting agencies such as the JCAHO, CAP, AABB, etc. Demonstrates knowledge of safety standards issued by OSHA. Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies; maintains confidentiality of patients and fellow employees and exhibits ethical behavior; ensures a professional appearance in compliance with dress code. Supports the mission, values and goals of the hospital and encourages the same through words and actions; shows accountability for own words and actions. Accepts job assignments offered; follows lines of authority in reporting and dealing with problems; accepts supervision and direction; displays strong initiative and requires minimum supervision. Demonstrates courtesy to patients, visitors and fellow employees. Adheres to all hospital and laboratory infection control and safety policies; follows hospital procedures for fire, disaster, and evacuation drills and occurrences; performs annual employee review of infection control and safety policies. Maintains clean and safe work environment; reports safety hazards and / or equipment malfunctions to Laboratory Administrative Director. Follows hospital policy for reporting and treating work-related illness / injury; completes hospital incident report forms to report employee, patient or visitor unusual occurrences. Participates in training of MLT students, MT/MLS students, and new lab staff. Assists in annual competency assessment as assigned by the Lab Supervisor or Laboratory Administrative Director. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91
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