Medical Technologist I – Lab Ops & QA (PRN)

White River Health System Inc; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

White River Health System Inc. in Batesville, AR is seeking a Medical Technologist I for PRN/as-needed coverage in WRMC Lab. The role involves performing laboratory testing, handling specimens, and reporting results with strict adherence to QA/QC guidelines.

The position requires assisting with training of students and ensuring safety policies are followed. Instrument maintenance and proficiency testing are also part of duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Performs tests per departmental procedures with acceptable turnaround times.
• Maintains quality assurance/control data and takes corrective action when needed.
• Records and reports data in accordance with guidelines.
• Assists with training of students in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Performs and completes all tests according to departmental procedure manuals within established turnaround times; prioritizes tasks appropriately.
• Handles specimens according to departmental guidelines including unacceptable specimens and specimens for transport to reference labs.
• Records and reports testing data according to department guidelines.
• Performs and records required quality assurance/control data, recognizes outliers and takes corrective action as necessary
• Performs and reports proficiency tests as assigned
• Observes and abides by all mandated safety policies in performing duties.
• Performs instrument troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance as required and/or assigned.
• Observes reagent and supply inventories, including expiration dates and reports re-order needs to the supervisor or person responsible for supply ordering.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Performs specimen triage duties as needed
• Demonstrates initiative and makes good decisions in situations not covered by policies.
• Accepts and delivers constructive criticism in a positive manner.
• Interacts with and assists with training of students in the laboratory.

Skills

Phlebotomy

QA/QC

Instrument troubleshooting

Data reporting

Safety compliance

Training support

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

White River Health System Inc. in Batesville, AR is seeking a Medical Technologist I for PRN/as-needed coverage in WRMC Lab. The role involves performing laboratory testing, handling specimens, and reporting results with strict adherence to QA/QC guidelines.

The position requires assisting with training of students and ensuring safety policies are followed. Instrument maintenance and proficiency testing are also part of duties as assigned.