Laboratory Technologist

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Nights Laboratory Technologist for Microbiology to cover Saturday and Sunday 5:30pm–6am at the Tulsa campus. This ECB status role involves minimum monthly hours as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.

The position performs laboratory testing phases, collects specimens, maintains quality control, and supports education activities with medical laboratory science students while following hospital policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university.
• 0–6 months related experience in clinical laboratory.
• None in licensure/registration/certification.
• PC skills and effective written/oral communication; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process biological specimens and other substances.
• Performs and reports routine analytical tests under direction of medical technologist.
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment under direction of medical technologist.
• Support laboratory goals by teamwork and adherence to policies.
• Look for ways to improve processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work with medical laboratory science students during educational laboratory activities.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Nights Laboratory Technologist Microbiology Saturday, Sunday 5:30pm-6am

This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.

Job Summary

Performs phases of laboratory testing, as assigned.

Minimum Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or in a related biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

None.

Work Experience

0 - 6 months related experience in clinical laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

PC skills needed for efficient computer utilization. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Collect and process biological specimens and other substances.
• Performs and reports routine analytical tests under direction of medical technologist, recognizing factors that affect procedures and results, and taking appropriate actions within predetermined limits when corrections are indicated.
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment under direction of medical technologist.
• Supports laboratory goals by demonstrating teamwork, service excellence, adhering to established guidelines and policies.
• Looks for ways to improve processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works with medical laboratory science students during educational laboratory activities.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships

• Works directly with patients and/or customers.
• Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
• Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Microbiology Laboratory - Yale Campus Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.