Medical Lab Tech​/Medical Lab Scientist

Overview

Medical Lab Tech/Medical Lab Scientist - Full Time (2pm - 10:30pm) at Titus Regional Medical Center.

The Medical Lab Technician gathers information to help fellow staff members with diagnosing a patient. This can include carrying out tests related to immunology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology or blood bank.

• Collect, prepare and analyze blood, urine and tissue samples and body fluids for analysis tests requested by authorized providers.
• Examine collected samples and identify any cell abnormalities.
• Maintain laboratory inventory levels and, if necessary, place orders for new supplies.
• Prepare detailed reports about test results and findings.
• Document and review tested data using current hospital information system.
• Ensure all tissue samples are prepared for examination.
• Collaborate with pathologists.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Present test results to physicians.
• Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids.
• Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
• Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs as necessary.
• Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provide medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect the hospital by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results tasks as needed.
• Report to and depart from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Two years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.

• Associate’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or related field required.
• Certification from approved medical society such as American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) within one year of employment preferred.

Physical demands and work environment are described by lifting/carrying, movement, environment and other factors as listed in the original posting.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care