Med Tech PRN

IHA; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

IHA Eagle Plaza in Boise, ID is seeking a part-time Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (PRN) to perform diagnostic tests across the clinical laboratory using established procedures and professional judgment.

You will correlate data, maintain quality control, verify specimen integrity, and operate/maintain instruments while adhering to safety policies. A Bachelor's degree is required and ASCP certification or eligibility within 12 months of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• ASCP certification or eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Knows and applies the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Performs routine to high complexity laboratory tests according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Performs and reviews scheduled QC; takes corrective action when data is outside limits.
• Maintains and records equipment maintenance; documents instrument performance.
• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before testing.
• Reports test results accurately and communicates critical results per protocol.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Control

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

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.

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.
• 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.

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.