Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technician - Nights

Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technician - Nights Job Category : Allied Health Requisition Number : MEDIC012731 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Description Frederick Health is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Technician. This is a 10pm to 6:30am night shift position with rotating weekends and holidays. Job Summary Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position performs functional duties in the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases in the Laboratory Path of Work flow. May be required to share responsibility to delegate work assignments for self and coworkers in the absence of a supervisor or lead. Must comply with the CLIA standards, listed as responsibilities under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing and 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel Example of Essential Functions Performs only those moderate/ high complexity test that are authorized by the Laboratory Medical Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities. Follows the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Performs and Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance. Is capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, or Laboratory Medical Director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of general types of laboratory equipment (centrifuge, microscope, etc.) keyboard, LIS, calculators, fax, auto analyzers. Basic computer skills required. Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required: Associate’s degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program which is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or Associate’s degree in a laboratory related science such as Biology or Chemistry and equivalent training, education, and experience (such as military training) One year of full-time clinical laboratory experience preferred with Associate’s degree and completion of a Medical Technology program. One year of full-time clinical laboratory experience required for laboratory science Associate’s Degree such as Biology or Chemistry. Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: _Performance of job does not require patient contact Physical Demands: Sedentary - Light Work - Lifting up to 15 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes). While work is mostly done sitting, a certain amount of walking or standing is often necessary. Ergonomic Risk Factors: Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved. Working Conditions: A. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Supervisor Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program. Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable. Hourly range: $24.27 - $33.99 Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Frederick Health