Medical Technologist -Clinical Lab - Liberty - Full Time- Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network

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\n Under the guidance of the Supervisor and leadership team, conducts a wide range of laboratory tests to gather essential data for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of diseases in a medical center.\ N
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Responsibilities \ N
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Departmental Support: \ N
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Conducts, directs, or assists in special projects, evaluations, or research initiatives.
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Participates in scheduled cross-training rotations while demonstrating ongoing competency across various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
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Contributes to the enhancement of organizational performance by identifying areas for improvement, recommending effective methodologies for improvement initiatives, executing new procedures, collecting relevant data, and offering input during departmental discussions.
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Engages in the establishment of job requirements and goals and perform all duties at an expected level of competency.
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Technical Skills and Knowledge: \ N
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Demonstrates the necessary skills to independently conduct a variety of laboratory tests, showing proficiency in each area.
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Efficiently operates laboratory instruments while performing checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting according to established written guidelines.
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Contributes to Quality Control procedures by accurately performing and reporting results, as well as identifying any discrepancies in Quality Control.
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Facilitates the preparation of samples for analysis and ensures proper storage and preservation of specimens.
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Assists in preparing reagents and monitors supply inventories, managing stock supplies as needed.
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Performs registration and sample collection as required by the location.
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Engages in routine procedures relevant to the discipline, including data collection and analysis that may impact patient care decisions.
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Collaborates on the development of new procedures and the enhancement of existing ones.
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After achieving proficiency in both basic and some advanced skills, provides training to bench personnel and students in laboratory procedures.
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May serve as a subject matter expert for the laboratory information system as needed and train staff where applicable.
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Professional Development: \ N
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Maintains currency in the field, including any required licenses or certifications by engaging in continued education, attending conferences, meetings, in-services, networking opportunities, literature reviews, or seminars.
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Participates in all mandatory training sessions at The Christ Hospital. Utilizes the knowledge and skills acquired in work and department.
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May also participate ininternal or external professional committees, agencies, councils, and related activities.
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Customer Service: \ N
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Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other important stakeholders.
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Responds to requests ina timely and effective manner.
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Strives to identify, understand, and accommodate customer needs and expectations.
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Shares relevant information with clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders to ensure clear communication and alignment.
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Quality and Accountability: \ N
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Executes tasks with accuracy and care, striving for a consistently low error rate.
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Remains attentive to the needs of the section and actively contributes skills and expertise to address those needs.
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Takes ownership of actions and ensures that tasks are followed through to completion.
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Complies with relevant policies, guidelines, regulations, and accreditation standards, documenting compliance as necessary.
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Upholds the standards and code of ethics set forth by The Christ Hospital.
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Maintains an organized work environment that promotes safety, accessibility, and efficiency for team members, patients, and families alike.
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Qualifications \ N
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: \ N
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Required \ N
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\nBachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution;
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\ NAssociate's degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution;
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\ NEquivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii) (see NOTE 2);
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\nSuccessful completionof at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).\ N
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Preferred \ N
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\nCompletion of certification/licensure requirements that meet CLIA/CAP requirements for the performance of high complexity testing\ N
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: \ N
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\nNo experience required;
2 years of experience preferred.\ N
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: \ N
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\nKnowledge of laboratory operations;
familiarity with laboratory departments, functions, and processes;
strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
excellent written and oral communication skills;
PC word processing, andspreadsheet skills.\ N
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)or certification through other national certifying agency preferred.

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