Technician-Medical Laboratory Lead
Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Receives identifies organizes and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
- Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
- Performs quality control proficiency testing calibration of instruments used and routine instrument maintenance and inventory control. Orders helps track and maintain supplies/inventory. Maintains QC information up to date in Epic.
- Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
- Supports life long learning. Helps with ongoing one-on-one training for new hires and all other staff. Supports as a backup when technical consultant/director is unavailable.
- Completes assigned goals.
Experience
Minimum Required
- Two (2) years experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Preferred/Desired
- Clinical laboratory experience
Education
Minimum Required
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited MLT program or successful completion of at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.
Training
Minimum Required
- Basic Life Support
Special Skills
- Position requires basic computer literacy skills
Minimum Required
- Basic computer literacy.
Licensure
Minimum Required
- ASCP AMT or equivalent
Preferred/Desired
- ASCP
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
