Medical Technologist PRN
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Job Location:
New Iberia, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients physicians and employees. Weve been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families friends and neighbors.
Currently we are looking for a MedicalTechnologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). The MT orMLT is responsible for the professional application of the principlestheories and techniques of medical technology necessary to produce reliableresults to aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients andmaintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and highcomplexity in all sections of the laboratory. Schedule will consist of 7 days onand 7 days off.
EssentialJob Duties and Responsibilities
- Runs lab tests in all sections of laboratory
- Results lab tests by reviewing and approving through LIS interface
- Conducts routine LIS operations: ordering lab tests; check for pending lab tests frequently
- Teaches MLT students
- Participates in PI studies as needed
- Appropriate documentation where required
- QC and troubleshooting
- Reagent changes and calibrations
- Instrument and equipment maintenance record keeping patient result review QC review as delegated
- MT oversees MLTs Lab Assistants Phlebotomists and students
- MLT oversees Lab Assistants Phlebotomists and students
EducationLicenses and/or Certification:
- MT - Bachelors degree in Medical Technology Microbiology Chemistry or Biological Science is required
- MLT - Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required
- Certification as Medical Technologist by ASCP or AMT
- Current license as Clinical Laboratory Scientist Generalist with the LSBME
Experience:
- MTminimum of twelve (12) months internship through a school of Medical Technology or previous MLT training and/or experience
- MLTminimum of six (6) months of clinical training through an approved MLT training hospital or previous MLT experience
KnowledgeSkills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of testing of waived moderate and high complexity in the following disciplines: General Chemistry Special Chemistry Therapeutic Drugs Toxicology Hematology Coagulation Urinalysis Blood Bank Parasitology Serology and Microbiology
- Must possess analytical computer skills and knowledge of laboratory workflow
- Some knowledge of word processing
- Must work efficiently unsupervised and is expected to exercise independent judgment
- Proficiency in using the Laboratory Information System and for complying with all regulatory requirements including College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission (TJC).
- The MT will participate in proficiency testing. The MT may have additional delegated responsibilities.:The MLT is responsible for maintaining skills in manual and automated testing of moderate and high complexity in all sections of the laboratory which include chemistry hematology and coag urinalysis microbiology blood bank and immunology.
- Responsible for following QC and QA protocols; is responsible for computer skills proficiency in using the Laboratory Information System and for abiding by all regulatory requirements including College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Joint Commission (TJC). The MLTs work is subject to secondary review by an MT and may have additional delegated tasks at any time.
- The MLT will participate in proficiency testing.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Clinical Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Laboratory Procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Conflict Management
- Microbiology
- Quality Control
- Laboratory Techniques
- Sales Support
- Toxicology Experience
About Company
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for...
