Part-Time Med Tech: Flexible Lab Role

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, ID is seeking a part-time Medical Technologist for PRN coverage in the Clinical Laboratory. The role performs tests, correlates data, and uses professional judgment to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and ASCP certification (or eligible within 1 year of hire). Flexibility to cover PTO and training shifts, including up to two shifts per week, is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• ASCP certification or registry eligibility must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions .
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with all departmental policies and procedures relevant to the scope of activities including safety policies.
• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC. Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment. Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.
• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.
• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Reports test results accurately and appropriately. Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.
• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency. Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.
• Reviews work performed by clinical laboratory assistants. Performs corrective actions if required.
• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.
• Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department. Examines review lists, pending logs and the like. Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate. Works independently and troubleshoots analyzers by calling tech support, etc.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ASCP certification or registry eligible within 1 year

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, ID is seeking a part-time Medical Technologist for PRN coverage in the Clinical Laboratory. The role performs tests, correlates data, and uses professional judgment to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and ASCP certification (or eligible within 1 year of hire). Flexibility to cover PTO and training shifts, including up to two shifts per week, is valued.