PRN - Lab Tech - (On-call package; weekend and/or week night); also weekdays as needed

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL; Perry (IA); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a PRN Lab Tech to collect and analyze specimens on weekends and weeknights, with flexibility for weekdays. Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy in laboratory results, maintaining records, and contributing to a team environment. Candidates should possess a medical technology degree or equivalent along with registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. If you're organized, able to work independently, and prioritize under pressure, we encourage you to apply for this essential role.

Qualifications

• One year experience desirable but not necessary.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP, AMT, AABB is required.
• Knowledge of Windows environment and information access.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens and ensures reliability in results.
• Maintains laboratory records and generates patient reports.
• Recognizes and troubleshoots problems in lab results.
• Contributes to supply upkeep to ensure workflow.
• Promotes teamwork and workflow continuity.

Skills

Ability to follow technical protocols

Ability to work independently

Ability to organize and prioritize workload under pressure

Education

Four-year degree in medical laboratory technology or equivalent

Two-year associate degree and HHS registration

Job description

PRN - Lab Tech - (On-call package; weekend and/or week night); also weekdays as needed

January 11, 2024

Description

1. Collects and analyzes specimens according to policies, standards, and procedures to assure constant reliability in laboratory results.
   • Collects blood and body fluids according to procedures
   • Analyzes using laboratory instrumentation and procedures
   • Follows OSHA and biohazard standards
   • Seeks assistance as necessary
   • Shares on-call duties with other personnel
2. Maintains patient, instrument, and quality control records to assure accuracy and completeness according to internal policies and external regulations.
   • Generates patient reports, distributes results, and assures proper billing
   • Conducts instrument maintenance and documents
   • Performs quality control and documents
3. Recognizes problems when they occur, troubleshoots problems independently or notifies direct report for assistance to report accurate laboratory results.
   • Verifies proper operation prior to reporting of results
4. Contributes to the stocking and upkeep of supplies to avoid interruption in the work process.
   • Notifies direct report when supplies need ordered
5. Demonstrates competence, willingness to cooperate, and a sense of commitment toward the work arena to promote teamwork and prevent disruption of workflow.

In addition to the functions described above, this role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon Dallas County Hospital needs or requirements.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education/Experience: Four-year degree and graduate of an approved school of medical laboratory technology OR two-year associate degree and the HHS registration. One year experience desirable but not necessary.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to follow technical protocols
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload under pressure

Other qualifications/certificate/license: Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP, AMT, AABB.

PC Competencies: The incumbent must demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the Windows environment as well as an ability to access and use information in meaningful ways.

Behavioral Competencies: Support Dallas County Hospital’s vision and mission; maintain confidentiality of all work information; demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment; exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers; display a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations; participate in identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Understands and adheres to the Dallas County Hospital compliance policy.