Medical Technologist/Point-of-Care (POC)/MLT) - PRN/CasualDay Shift
About Us: HIGHLIGHTS
: Medical Technologist/Point-of-Care
(POC)/MLT) SHIFT:
Day Shift (7A- 7P) JOB TYPE:
PRN/Casual FACILITY TYPE:
20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10
Inpatient) JOB PERKS:
Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE
after the eligibility period has been met!), Paid Employee
Referrals! FREE
Parking! We are Emerus,
the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and
like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the
care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they
trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny
Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott
& White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose
Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare
and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and
provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient
care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe
that every individual who walks through our doors deserves
compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background,
identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work
environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes
equity and ensures equal access to information, development and
opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. Position
Overview: The purpose of this position is to provide
technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs
of individual patients throughout assigned areas. Responsible for
the collection and analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent
result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
Acts as general supervisor over assigned lab activities.
Essential Job Functions: Performs tasks,
duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned
according to established laboratory protocols and procedures to
ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local
regulations, COLA accreditation requirements and hospital
standards. Collects and processes specimens
utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.
Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting
protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents,
procedures. Validates and delivers results of
tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and
quality assurance issues. Follows established
safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan
(blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include standard
precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and
chemical hygiene standard and maintains required documentation for
compliance with federal, state, and local, regulations.
Assist with performing proficiency testing
for each test to include corrective action when necessary.
Develop and foster collaboration among
clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an
integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory
services and resolution of customer complaints or problems.
Coordinate and perform all pre-analytic,
analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration
with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant
Assist with patient care and other activities
within the scope of state license and/or regulations. May include,
but not limited to, phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital
signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry and
superficial wound care. Provide for patient
safety related to age and condition Maintain
patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at
all times Provide and maintain a clean, safe
environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper
aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control
measures Assist with the admission, transfer,
and discharge of the patient Other Job
Functions: Prepare patients and chaperone
during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient
treatments Maintain lab and all patient care
areas with appropriate supplies Assist with
patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report and
document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual
patient and family behavior Travel to all
facility locations as required Attend staff
meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as
required Perform additional duties as
assigned Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical
Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required
Current BLS certification through the
American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
Market-Specific qualifications:
Pennsylvania Market
Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of
experience begin with Medical Laboratory
Courses) Las Vegas
Market Certification as a Medical Laboratory
Scientist/Technologist (MLS/MLT) by the American Society of
Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technology
(AMT) Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory
General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license
within 6 months of hire Minimum of 3 years
lab experience in the non-waived specialties of a clinical
laboratory; 2 of these years must be in a licensed laboratory or a
laboratory of a hospital, university or health department and be
under the supervision of a director who possesses a doctoral
degree
Experience with IV start, phlebotomy and initiation of EKG a plus
(experience is not required); training is provided and required
after hire