Full Time Lab MT or MLT (ASCP or NCA certified)

Job Description :

United Hospital District is looking for a 1.0 (80 hrs / pp) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). This position is for a generalist who will be responsible for sample collection and processing and performing various tests on patient samples in the following areas of the lab : Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood bank. The MLS / MT / MLT will follow standard operating procedures to ensure laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. They will need to be able to collaborate with other departments and serve as a laboratory resource to other professionals / departments.

Essential Functions :

• Accurately performs and reports waived, moderate and high-complexity tests.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of all laboratory procedures performed.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on Laboratory analyzers and instruments.
• Interprets results for accuracy, completion, and correlation with physiological condition; correct any problems or refer to manager or Lab Director.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal results, report critical values to appropriate nurse or provider within specified time frame, refer implausible results to manager or Lab Director.
• Maintains a working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick on patients by choosing appropriate site and device, with the ability to assess and react effectively to the unique needs of each patient.
• Performs EKG's on patients.
• Evaluates the acceptability of specimens within appropriate guidelines and ensure that unacceptable specimens are rejected and recollected within appropriate time frames.
• Sets work priorities to accommodate stat, critical, and routine testing, with the ability to perform Lab testing on several patients simultaneously.
• Performs QC and calibrations as assigned and take appropriate remedial action on waived, moderate, and high-complexity Lab tests, notifying the manager of any discrepancies.

Qualifications :

Schedule :

This is a 1.0 position, 8-hour shifts, 80 hours per pay period. Rotating day shift hours, every 4th weekend / holiday.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, come join the caring and committed team at UHD!

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