Medical Laboratory Technician (CASUAL/PRN)

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health recherche un Technicien de Laboratoire Médical (travail occasionnel/PRN) à Wilmington. Les responsabilités comprennent l'accès aux échantillons, le test PCR, l'utilisation des équipements de laboratoire et la communication flexible avec le personnel. Les candidats doivent avoir un diplôme associé ou des crédits scientifiques conformes CLIA, et l'expérience dans le secteur est souhaitée.

Qualifications

• Travail d'équipe et compétences en communication requises.
• Préférence pour l'expérience en équipements comme GeneXpert et Sunquest.
• Capacité à former d'autres étudiants ou nouveaux employés.

Responsibilities

• Accéder les échantillons et effectuer des tests PCR et analytiques.
• Utiliser et entretenir l'équipement de laboratoire.
• Assurer l'exactitude des résultats des tests et maintenir la qualité.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Associate's degree or CLIA-compliant science credits

2 years of clinical laboratory science study

Tools

Sunquest LIS

Bactec

GeneXpert

IRIS

Film Array

Urinalysis (Iris)

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician (CASUAL/PRN) (Finance)

Nemours Children's Health currently has an opening for a Casual/PRN Medical Laboratory Technician or MLS student with sufficient laboratory experience.

This position's responsibilities include:

1. Accessioning specimens/lab orders, PCR testing (GeneXpert and Film Array), urinalysis testing, specimen plating, and processing positive and blood cultures.
2. Performing analytical procedures using manual and automated methods, including microscopy, analyzers, and rapid tests. Must be capable of calibration, quality control, and understanding concepts like linearity and standard deviation relevant to clinical testing.
3. Ordering, accessioning, and reporting test results, ensuring accuracy in patient identifiers, specimen quality, and order appropriateness, using paper or information systems.
4. Using, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining laboratory equipment, including interactions with technical representatives for maintenance and performing startup/shutdown procedures.
5. If trained and assigned, collecting specimens from patients, including in isolation environments, following infection control procedures.
6. Transporting specimens as required, e.g., from Operating Room.
7. Reviewing technical and administrative procedures, staying informed about updates, and consulting supervisors as needed.
8. Managing supplies and inventory, including recording lot numbers and storage requirements.
9. Responding to telephone inquiries, demonstrating good customer service with physicians, staff, patients, and vendors.
10. Adhering to safety policies, using PPE, and handling hazardous materials properly.
11. Training others such as students, residents, or new employees.
12. Participating in quality improvement programs.

Job Requirements

1. Associate's degree or CLIA-compliant science credits; preferred: 2 years of clinical laboratory science study.
2. Ability to work in a team, with strong communication skills.
3. Preferred: Experience with Sunquest LIS, Bactec, GeneXpert, IRIS, Film Array, and Urinalysis (Iris).