Medical Laboratory Technician II- Special Chemistry

Medical Laboratory Technician II - Irving TX Tuesday to Saturday 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Pay range: $24.00 per hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:
Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities
and so much more!

Perform routineand non-routinelab testsrequiring some independent judgment and the use of various instrumentationunder thedirection of senior laboratory personnelin those specialties in which they are qualified by educationtrainingand experience.

• Perform and report on assigned analytical tests in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensuring that applicable quality control requirements are met.
• May perform some moderate/highcomplexity testing with specific on-site training and oversight.
• Actively support and comply with laboratory policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing test analysis reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adhere to analytical schedules to maintain turnaround time of resultsincluding STATS or critical results to clients.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates expiration dates and if applicable opened dates.
• Perform and document QC analysis to ensure accuracy of clinical data and proper instrument function. Make quality control decisions regarding the disposition of an assay or test.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures.
• Report any actual or potential deviation from standard or accepted testing procedures and cooperate fully with any investigation of same.
• Review and enter test results into the Laboratory Information System for standardized report to be generated for physician review and interpretation.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safefunctionaland sanitary condition.
• Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
• Adheres to all established CLIA HIPAAOSHAand laboratory safety requirements.
• Required to use (a) personal protective equipment (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
• Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel if applicable.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections if needed.
• Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Required WorkExperience:

Minimum of three (3) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory experience for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 publishedinMarch 14 1990.

Preferred Work Experience:

Three (3) to six (6) years high complexity testing in clinical laboratory experiencepreferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual and automated pipettes and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manualdexterity.

Knowledge:

• Basic theoretical and operational job knowledge inclinical testing.
• Knowledge of organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Must be detail-orientedhave the ability towork independently establish work priorities and handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously andeffectively with supervisorsco-workersand clients.
• Communication skills necessary to handle telephone inquiries from clients.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (WordExceland Outlook) and Laboratory Information Systems.

Education

• Associates Degree Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF. United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. (Required)
• Bachelors Degree BS in Medical Technology or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• ASCP Certification (Preferred)