Medical Technologist 1 PRN Premium

FMOL Health; Monroe (LA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FMOL Health in Monroe, Louisiana is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform routine and specialized laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood bank. The role emphasizes quality control, accuracy, and cooperative patient-focused care.

The candidate should hold a CLS/MT degree and a NAACLS-approved MT/CLS training, with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to support laboratory operations and collaboration with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT) or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science.
• One year training in a NAACLS approved MT/CLS program.
• Strong interpersonal/human relations, good oral/written communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Performs routine or special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests across chemistry, hematology, microbiology or blood bank.
• Maintains quality control, instrument checks and complete daily records.
• Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work areas and equipment.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure accurate laboratory results and patient care.
• Prioritizes and manages duties to meet lab customer needs.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) / Medical Technology (MT) or related Science

Description du poste

Job Description

Performs various routine or special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. The duties of a Medical Technologist may be specific to a particular area of the laboratory, such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or the blood bank.

Performs various routine or special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. The duties of a Medical Technologist may be specific to a particular area of the laboratory, such as chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or the blood bank.

Responsibilities

• Productivity
• Performs an acceptable productivity level without a significant error rate on a variety of medical technology procedures including but not limited to performing tests on cells and microorganisms in body fluids, examining growth patterns of bacteria and fungus in patient specimens and cultures, analyzing blood and other body fluids, and performing blood compatibility testing.
• Demonstrates initiative in adapting to changes or unusual circumstances, especially those not covered by written or verbal instructions, in a way that promotes cooperation and minimizes disruption to the working environment.
• Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment.
• Coordinates, plans, and utilizes time efficiently in an effort to prioritize and organize duties while remaining flexible to meet the needs of the laboratory customers. Maintains and inventory of supplies in work areas as necessary to ensure efficient departmental operations and avoid the duplication of energy and services whenever possible
• Quality
• Quality is paramount in all aspects of daily functions and work processes to include specimen preparation, assaying, interpretation, and results reporting in compliance with established policies and procedures. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures, and maintains accurate and complete records of daily activities.
• Combines ethical judgment with technical skill within the policy and legal guidelines of the hospital and laboratory in decision making processes and in the performance of procedures.
• Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Customer Service
• Consistently exhibits a professional manner, appearance, and performance in the approach to job related duties in an effort to maintain high standards in the delivery of quality health care services. When in contact with patients of different age ranges (e.g., pediatric, adolescent, geriatric), performs all patient care duties in a manner that demonstrates a humanistic attitude for the physical and psychological needs relevant to the age of the patient served.
• Collaboration and Partnership
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, pathologists, staff, and other individuals.
• Other Duties As Assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Experience - Preferred but not required
• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT) or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science
• Training - One year training in a NAACLS approved MT/CLS program
• Special Skills - Good interpersonal/human relations skills; Good oral/written communication skills; Good teamwork skills; Good critical thinking/decision making skills; Superior organizational skills
• Licensure - Licensed in Louisiana as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist (CLS-G) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Specialist (CLS-S) with Registry in applicable specialty for department and position.