Medical Laboratory Technician I - Full Time

Description

Summary :

Join our dynamic team as a Medical Laboratory Technician I, where you'll play a crucial role in performing clinical tests across various laboratory sections, including general laboratory, Blood Bank, and Microbiology. Your responsibilities will ensure accurate and timely test results while adhering to quality control and preventative maintenance protocols. You'll be a vital link between lab operations and patient care, helping to notify the medical team of any critical values.

Responsibilities :

• Demonstrate leadership qualities as per OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide service excellence that reflects our company's core values and philosophy.
• Collect, handle, and process specimens with precision through venipuncture and fingersticks, ensuring proper identification and labeling.
• Report results accurately and timely, recognizing errors and taking corrective actions for critical values according to our policies.
• Conduct tests and procedures across Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, and other areas, utilizing automated laboratory analyzers effectively.
• Perform quality control and record performance improvement indicators, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Engage in routine preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and manage laboratory supplies efficiently.
• Seek opportunities for professional growth and contribute to the training of new associates and students.
• Adhere to CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards for safety and quality.
• Utilize laboratory information systems (LIS) and hospital information systems (HIS) accurately for result management.
• Complete annual competency assessments successfully within designated timelines.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Associates Degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or equivalent experience fulfilling CLIA requirements :

Completion of a U.S. military medical laboratory training course (50 weeks) with current military medical laboratory specialist designation; OR

Experience

No prior experience is required for graduates of approved clinical laboratory training programs.

OR

Six months of clinical laboratory experience, including a rotational experience in Blood Banking, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis within the last five years.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Work Schedule :

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift

Work Type : Full Time