LAB - MED TECH​/Per Diem

ROLE OVERVIEW

Independently performs and evaluates various laboratory tests on patient specimens providing data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease utilizing established methods and procedures. Technical services include chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, blood bank, coagulation, therapeutic drug monitoring, phlebotomy, and microbiology. Frequent contact is made with physicians, nurses, patients, other hospital personnel, laboratory staff, and hospital visitors.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, minimum of 6 years experience in acute care or hospital laboratory. Rural hospital experience a plus, but not required.

Technical

Skills:

• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to update Medical Technology skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must take call and respond promptly to emergency situations when on call and on shift (Call Back - within 30 minutes of notification or sooner).
• Technical and analytical knowledge and ability to perform and evaluate laboratory testing in the areas of chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, serology, coagulation, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Basic phlebotomy skills are also necessary.
• Beginner to Intermediate proficiency in the use of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medical Records, other clinical database systems and the ability to navigate internet based programs for work use.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Possess patience, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Works harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must possess the ability to interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Other qualifications/certificate/license:

• Certified by HEW, ASCP/ NCA, and obtain Licensure by State of Nevada as Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Technologist, and General Supervisor Licensure required
• Must have valid and unexpired driver’s license. Reliable transportation required.
• Satisfactory personal and/or professional references.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification