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Medical Lab Tech/Medical Lab Scientist - Full Time

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Mount Pleasant - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job: Medical Lab Technician
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary
The Medical Lab Technician gathers information in order to help fellow staff members with diagnosing a patient. This can include carrying out tests related to immunology chemistry hematology microbiology or blood bank.

Essential Functions
-Collect prepare and analyze blood urine and tissue samples and body fluids for analysis tests requested by authorized providers.
-Examine collected samples and identify any cell abnormalities.
-Maintain laboratory inventory levels and if necessary place orders for new supplies.
-Prepare detailed reports about your test results and findings.
-Document and review tested data using current hospital information system
-Ensure all tissue samples are prepared for examination.
-Collaborate with pathologists.
-Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
-Present test results to physicians.
-Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids.
-Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
-Prepares blood plasma and platelets for transfusions.
-Maintain laboratory equipment by doing scheduled maintenance and repairs as necessary.
-Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
-Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
-Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting analyzing and summarizing information.
-Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
-Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
-Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
-Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
-Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results tasks as needed.
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
-Performs other duties as necessary.
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Work Experience
-Two years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Education
-Associates degree in medical technology chemistry biology or related field required.
-Certification from approved medical society such as American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) within one year of employment preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time




76-100 None 76-100 None

Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm 0-33
Repetitive Hand 34-66
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs 0-33
Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time
Machinery 67-100
Electricity None
Sharps 0-33
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None

Vision
Depth Perception Required
< 20 Required
Color Required
Peripheral Required
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
Sit 1 3
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

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