Laboratory - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST or TECHNICIAN

Samaritan Hospital - Macon, MO; Sevenig (Our); Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Samaritan Hospital - Macon, MO is seeking a laboratory technologist for various chemical and microbiological tests. The role includes ensuring quality results and maintaining laboratory instruments.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent diploma, alongside excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include specimen processing, laboratory procedures implementation, and training new staff.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to prioritize workload.
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Aufgaben

• Collect, label, process, and store clinical specimens.
• Implement all laboratory procedures accurately.
• Assess and verify validity of patient test results.

Kenntnisse

Analytical judgment

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Work well with others

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

Performs various chemical, microscopic, serological, hematological, and microbiological laboratory tests to obtain data used in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The technologist will make independent decisions regarding the quality of laboratory results, use and maintain automated and manual instruments, continuously monitor result quality, write and maintain procedure manuals, comply with clinical and patient care regulations, and fulfill additional duties outlined in the phlebotomist/secretary job description.

General Purpose

Customer relations; quality testing; data management.

Role Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to work well with others and the desire to be of service.
• Must demonstrate the highest degree of integrity, honesty, confidentiality, and responsibility.
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical judgment and the ability to work under stress while maintaining manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize the workload.
• Accurate and precise laboratory results require neatness, a high degree of persistence, and a capacity for patient, thorough effort.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma.

Position Responsibilities

• Correctly collect, label, process and store clinical specimens.
• Correctly implement all laboratory procedures.
• Possess the skills necessary for performing each test method and for proper instrument use.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration procedures related to each test performed.
• Have a working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Implement quality control and assessment policies and procedures.
• Assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control values before reporting patient test results.
• Be aware of and understand the factors that influence test results.
• Perform tests in the areas of chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, urinalysis, and transfusion services including type, antibody screen, and crossmatch.
• Write and maintain procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Manage supplies.
• Orient new employees and train students.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described above.