Position Summary :
The Student Tech (ST) will perform, under the supervision of a MT / MLS, various methods of analytical testing on specimens using laboratory instrumentation, manual methods, and microscopy after completion of clinical practicums in the appropriate areas.
All organizational staff, including this position, are specifically required as a condition of continued employment to make advance preparations for their families and pets in the event of weather emergencies such as Hurricanes and flooding threats. Any staff member can be determined as essential staff required to report to the facility during these events. In many cases this means reporting and sleeping at the facility before, during and after a weather emergency. By signing this job description, the staff member accepts this responsibility of readiness to report to work during any designated emergency staffing situation. CMC staff members operate as one team meeting the healthcare needs of our communities, thus this position will on occasion complete other duties as assigned beyond those designated in this primary job description which may include “float” coverage at an alternate facility, department or assignment.
Education :
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Applicant will be actively enrolled in a course of study of Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology. The course study will result in either a BS or an AD respectively to become a Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician. The applicant shall remain in this position until he / she passes ASCP Board Certification, when this position will be relinquished.
- it is our intent to offer this position to students from local / affiliated schools (FDTC, HGTC)
Experience :
Must have completed at least one clinical rotation required.Licensure / Certification / Registration :
Must become certified as an MLT within one (1) year of employment required.Special Skills :
Exemplary core customer service skills strongly required.Knowledge of program development and administration preferred.Strong organizational skills.Strong PC skills required.Strong verbal communication skills requiredUnder supervision of a Medical Technologist, Manager, Administrative Director performs, evaluates, and records results on specimens submitted for routine and select non-routine proceduresRecognizes and solves problems under supervision and communicates technical conceptsAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with peers, nursing colleagues, physicians, and department headsExemplary core customer service skills strongly required.Strong organizational skills required.Strong PC skills required.Strong verbal communication skills required.PI86ff0843870b-30511-38716167