Medical Lab Technician PRN

Overview

Job Description - Medical Lab Technician PRN (3203) ) at Havasu Regional Medical Center.

The Medical Lab Technician performs standard routine, complex, automated and manual laboratory techniques without direct supervision; ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions; calibrates and assesses the accuracy of laboratory equipment; performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate; assists in maintaining inventory and supplies; performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques;

collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens; prioritizes assignment of test requests and coordinates general work flow; recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results; evaluates, interprets and reports test results; observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality; assists in training of new assistants and technologists; supervises Laboratory Assistants; assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment;

interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results; attends and participates in department meetings; and, performs other duties as assigned.

• AS Degree preferred or equivalent education and work experience to satisfy the licensing requirements.
• Previous Hospital MLT experience preferred.
• Each individual performing high complexity testing must—
• Meet one of the following requirements:
• (1) Associate's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution;
• (2)(i) Have earned an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or
• (ii) Have education and training equivalent to that specified for (2)(i) above, including laboratory training that includes either of the following:
• (A) Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the NCCLS, ABHES, or CAHEA
• Prefer ASCP, NCA, CLS, AAB, MLS, AMT or HEW on hire.