Med Tech PRN

Trinity Health; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Boise, ID is seeking a MED TECH/Clinical Lab Scientist for a part-time position at Eagle Plaza. You will perform tests for patient diagnosis and treatment, interpret results with professional judgment, and maintain quality control and instrument upkeep in the Clinical Laboratory.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, troubleshooting analyzers, performing phlebotomy when needed, and communicating critical results to physicians per protocol.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Medical Technology, MLS, CLS, or related field.
• ASCP certification or registry eligibility and obtain within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Knows and adheres to the Organization's Mission, Vision and Values.
• Performs, records and reviews QC activities as scheduled.
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Verifies specimen labeling and suitability before testing.
• Performs low to high complexity testing per protocols.
• Reports test results and critical values according to protocol.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed.
• Monitors inventory and communicates supply needs.
• Completes tasks with minimal supervision.

Skills

Quality control

Instrument maintenance

Troubleshooting

Phlebotomy

Test interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology / MLS / CLS

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

MED TECH

CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST PRN

EAGLE PLAZA IN BOISE, ID

SUMMARY:

Performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results. Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree Required.

• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.

• Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department.

• Examines review lists, pending logs and the like. Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate. Works independently and troubleshoots analyzers by calling tech support, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions .

• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with all departmental policies and procedures relevant to the scope of activities including safety policies.

• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC. Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.

• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment. Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.

• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.

• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Reports test results accurately and appropriately. Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.

• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency. Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.

• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.

• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.

• Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants. Performs corrective actions if required.

• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.