MT, Blood Bank

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a Laboratory Technologist to analyze blood and body fluids, producing accurate test results to assist physicians. The role includes training students and new staff and ensuring precise entry of results into the LIS, with strong communication throughout the hospital.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a lab science and relevant certifications, and entails working with biohazardous materials and varying physical demands in a clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology is required.
• Must meet CLIA education requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.
• Thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid to physicians by producing accurate test results.
• Train students and new employees in laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Enter test results into the LIS and communicate effectively throughout the hospital.

Skills

Test result entry

Communication

Training/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in lab science

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technologist analyzes blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid to the physicians by producing accurate and precise test results. This position also has the responsibility of training students, and new employees. The technologist must be able to accurately enter test results into the LIS and communicate effectively throughout the hospital.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Technologist analyzes blood and body fluids as a diagnostic aid to the physicians by producing accurate and precise test results. This position also has the responsibility of training students, and new employees. The technologist must be able to accurately enter test results into the LIS and communicate effectively throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution required.

Required Certification

MT (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLS (ASCP), MLS (AMT), MT (HEW), MT (ABB) certification. Must meet CLIA education requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.

Job Knowledge

• Job Knowledge:

Must have a thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory Procedures.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.
• Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and potential infectious diseases.