Medical Technologist- Part Time

JOB SUMMARY

Assist with diagnostic testing to support patient care and treatment by preparing specimens, performing routine laboratory procedures, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate data entry under the direction of the Laboratory Director.

• Responsible to the Laboratory Director
• Positions Directly Supervised:
  None
• Regular Contact with all hospital departments and the public

As an integral part of our community, Franklin Medical Center’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care and customer satisfaction to all those we serve. We are committed to delivering compassionate, capable, and personalized treatment to our patients and their families, always keeping in mind that our responsibility is to the health needs of the people.

Education: Must possess an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
Must be licensed in the State of Louisiana.

Work Experience: Prior experience in a clinical or hospital laboratory setting is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Laboratory instrumentation and computer systems
• Ability to multitask when completing several tasks at once
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Frequent movement throughout the laboratory and various hospital departments and patient care areas
• Requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for tasks such as handling specimens, operating instructions, performing phlebotomies, etc.
• Frequently position self to maintain equipment, obtain supplies, access materials or instruments, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer, office and Lab machinery
• Ability to effectively communicate information accurately so others will understand
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, instrument alerts, and verbal communication in a noisy laboratory environment
• Ability to observe details at close range including the ability to distinguish color changes, read instrument displays, and observe specimens under microscopes
• Ability to move materials, equipment, etc. weighing up to 25 pounds

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A Have exposure to blood borne pathogens.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.