Medical Technologist (PRN)

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist (PRN) to perform high-complexity testing across blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis and phlebotomy. Daily tasks include data entry, QA, and communication of critical results to physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires an associate degree in medical technology or related field, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, and LSBME CLS-Generalist or CLS-Technician licensure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical technology or related science required.
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science preferred.
• Licensure by LSBME CLS-Generalist or CLS-Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of patient care in a clinical laboratory across multiple disciplines.
• Verify questionable results and repeat procedures as needed.
• Enter analysis data into computer systems with accuracy.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely.
• Monitor and establish quality assurance programs for accurate results.
• Provide test result information to physicians and researchers.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed and collect samples.
• Notify staff of critical lab values with proper documentation.
• Interact professionally with the Laboratory Manager, Pathologist and colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy

High-complexity testing

Lab data entry

Quality assurance

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Associate degree in medical technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Medical Technologist (PRN)

On Call Technical Opelousas, LA, US

Today Requisition ID: 2802

On call (PRN) position availablle.

Perform all aspects of patient care in a laboratory environment that optimizes patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors. Verify questionable results or samples and repeat procedure as necessary. Demonstrate ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory including blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology, urinalysis and phlebotomy. Perform routine phlebotomy services as needed.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine and spinal fluid to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Enter data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for storage.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis and computer-controlled analyzers.
• Establish and monitor quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Set up, clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members and researchers.
• Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
• Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Identify patient and label all specimens with correct information.
• Perform high-complexity testing.
• Respond appropriately to results with the status of STAT, NOW, or timed specimens.
• Alter or adjust methods and procedures according to age specific competency guidelines.
• Prepare reagents necessary for daily operations, performs maintenance when required.
• Ensure an adequate level of supplies for testing.
• Notifies nursing unit and/or physician of critical lab values with complete documentation on report
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interact professionally with the Laboratory Manager, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel, co-workers and other customers.
• Submit appropriate abnormal results to Pathologist.
• Maintain current knowledge of hospital policy, state, federal and other regulatory requirements.
• Present all records and procedures to various accrediting inspectors as requested.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrate the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Offer supportive assistance to co-workers.
• Manage and operate laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Consult with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Assist in compiling data for all necessary reports promptly.
• Review pending and outstanding reports on every shift and follows up to resolve outstanding specimens.
• May be required to work shifts other than assigned at hire date to ensure adequate staffing of the laboratory.

Education:Associate degree in medical technology, chemical/physical or biological science required. Bachelor's degree preferred in medical technology, chemical/physical or biological science.

License/Certification: LSBME CLS-Generalist or CLS-Technician required.