Medical Technologist PRN - Laboratory - Children's and Women's Hospital

Medical Technologist I PRN - Laboratory - Children's and Women's Hospital

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms.

Position:
Medical Technologist I PRN - Laboratory - Children's and Women's Hospital

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies, performs responsibilities ethically and in line with the organization’s values.
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; orients and instructs Clinical Laboratory Science students or new employees.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning and transferring patients and when moving equipment/supplies necessary to perform essential functions.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis; follows standard procedures and competently performs routine, timed and STAT moderate and complex laboratory tests.
• Recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems; maintains written or computer documentation; reports all critical values following laboratory protocol.
• Maintains instruments by performing maintenance procedures and calibration; operates and utilizes necessary programs on LIS, CIS or PC.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients; monitors the work pending log of designated section and documents action taken.
• Maintains a neat and efficient work area by cleaning bench tops, equipment/instruments and replenishing supplies.
• Teaches instrument operation or procedures to Clinical Laboratory Science students or new employees as assigned.
• Retrieves patient reports in a timely manner and maintains records of test results, standards and controls needed for reference and documentation.
• Responsible for supervision of a section or shift on a temporary basis as delegated.
• Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Clinical Information Systems; communicates with physicians, patients, families and the healthcare team in person and via telephone.
• Responds to overhead pages and digital pager; maintains accurate and complete records by analyzing quality control data and documenting results, actions, customer complaints, ordering or registration errors for corrective action.
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements; adheres to cost-effective practices and current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Accesses and accurately maintains paper and electronic medical records; participates on committees and in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance; able to work the defined schedule and overtime as required, including weekends and holidays.
• Engages in related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Medical Technology from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.
• Registry eligible with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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