Medical Lab Technician - PRN

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Responsible for all phases of the clinical laboratory testing process in a hospital wide team environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

All pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical functions

Participate in Support Activities such as Procedure Reviews, Procedure Writing, Training

Participate in Inventory Management

Order, Process, prepare specimens for on-site testing or for sending to reference laboratory

Operate and Maintain Instruments and verify performance through appropriate use of standards, controls and calibrators

Evaluate Results for reasonableness and accuracy based on patient condition, age, gender etc.

Recognize unusual or unlikely results or potential interfering factors and investigate prior to reporting

Recognize and report critical results after evaluation of test results and specimen integrity

Solve basic equipment and testing problems

Participate in departmental and hospital Quality Assurance activities

Process and test proficiency testing specimens as assigned

Complete mandatory annual training and competency testing and participate in continuing education opportunities as available and appropriate.

Special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience

• 1 Year working experience Preferred, but will consider New Grads
• Associates Degree

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

Current ASCP or equivalent CPR or BLS certification- (Within 3 months of hire). Washington State Phlebotomy License is optional.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of Quality Control Westgard Rules and Documentation

Able to recognize unlikely results and troubleshoot

English language

Basic computer skills

Able to perform Body Fluid Cell Counts and Hematology Manual Differentials Able to perform Urine Microscopies

Basic knowledge of Blood Banking

Able to perform gram stains

Able to communicate effectively with providers, nurses and patients

Able to work independently

Shift at times will be variable, the ability to be flexible is required.

Physical Requirements

Never = 0% of time Seldom = 1-10% Occasional = 10-30% Frequent = 30-70% Constant = over 70%

Lifting <10 lbs xLifting 10-35 lbs xLifting >35 lbs xCarrying <10 lbs xCarrying 10-35 lbs xCarrying >35 lbs xPushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs xSitting xStanding xWalking xBending/Stooping xCrouching xExposure to BBP xVision Within normal range with or without corrective devicesHearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices.Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

FTE:

0

Work Shift:

TECH Contract 10 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Summit Pacific Medical Center