Medical Technologist I | Freeman Siloam Springs | PRN

Freeman Health System; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Siloam Springs, AR seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and advanced tests on blood and body fluids. You will ensure accuracy through strict QC, operate and maintain instruments, and document results per regulations.

The role includes teaching staff on procedures and collecting urine drug screens as required. Bachelor's in medical technology and an MT/MLS certification are preferred; acute care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology from an accredited institution.
• MT/MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), CLS (NCA), HEW or equivalent certification.
• One year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision.
• Maintains accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program.
• Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintains records and statistical data according to regulative requirements.
• Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures.
• Collects chain of custody urine drug screens as required.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology

MT/MLS (ASCP) certification

CLS (NCA) or HEW certification

Job description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

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What You'll Do

• Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision.
• Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program.
• Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures.
• Maintains records and statistical data according to regulative requirements.
• Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures.
• Collects chain of custody urine drug screens as required.
• Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care.

Preferred Requirements

• MT/MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), CLS (NCA), HEW or equivalent certification
• Bachelor's in medical technology from an accredited institution
• One year acute care experience #LI-DNI

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius.

For more information, visit Freeman Health System.