Medical Lab Technician/ Medical Laboratory Scientist- Weekend Day Shift

Job Details Fulltime- Weekend Day Shift, Friday-Sunday 7:00a- 7:30p Pay Range: $24-35/hr based on education and experience On-site Laboratory Full-Time Requisition #: MEDIC031527 Supervisor : Anya Morris Locations TX-Carrollton, TX, Carrollton, TX 75006, USA Tasks and Responsibilities The ideal MLS/MLT candidate will be collaborative, detail-oriented and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for ensuring that Clinical Laboratory Test(s) requested by physicians and facilities are performed in an accurate and timely manner and the Laboratory policies and procedures are followed and implemented correctly. Follows the clinical laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples. Adheres to the clinical laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications. Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific area. Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed. Recognized departure from the norm on adult and geriatric patients and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical reasons for such deviation. Calibrates instruments and assess the accuracy of the equipment; performs equipment preventive and corrective maintenance. Check and verify all the test results released by the laboratory. This includes accepting or rejecting results due to delta check inconsistencies, requesting redraw for verification, canceling results due to gross hemolysis, clots or QNS. Reviews outgoing reports for technical and clerical errors. Able to communicate with nurses and physicians, and ability to work well with others. Assist the Lead MLS/MLT in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory levels. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties. Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapt to these changes. Assists in developing and installing quality control standards to ensure accuracy of test results. Initiates, suggests and if necessary, implements technical and administrative changes upon approval of the Laboratory Director. Experience / Skills Required Preferred: 1 yr of clinical laboratory experience Have the necessary language reasoning and mathematical skills to follow and implement the laboratory policies and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director. Ability to work independently and have good sound analytical judgment to function effectively under stress in certain situations. Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team. Possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment, effectively interacting with physicians, facilities and laboratory personnel. Possess speed, consistency and accuracy in tasks to meet the laboratory standards. Customer service oriented Self starter with a high initiative, a good problem and decision-maker. Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment, performing a variety of changing tasks. Commitment to tasks. Displaying a high level of cognitive, interpretive or judgment skills. Education and Certification Requirement Associates or Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Medical Laboratory Science, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related field. Certification as MLS, MLT, CLS, MT or equivalent by a national recognized accreditation agency such as ASCP, AMT, AAB. Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel for High Complexity Testing Laboratory. Benefits: TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include: Two weeks of vacation time Health Insurance after 30 days! Sick time 8 paid holidays Same day pay available Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs Dental insurance Vision insurance Disability insurance Company paid life insurance 401(k) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Diagnostic-Laboratories-