Min USD $29.44/Hr. Max USD $45.64/Hr. Overview Collects, prepares and handles specimens for analysis from patients of all ages. Performs laboratory testings to aid in the diagnosis of diseases. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related Allied Health field. Licensure/Certification/Registry: • Registered MLS (ASCP)/MT (ASCP) required within six months of hire or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.
Experience:
- • Prior work experience preferred.
- Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Moderate physical effort.
- Responsibilities Performs various laboratory tests, evaluates data, verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
- Obtains blood and other body fluids from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees etc. as requested by authorized personnel.
- Operates hospital computer system acquiring necessary patient information to enter, delete or credit the patient’s accounts.
- Perform preventative maintenance and follows equipment manufacturers troubleshooting guide to solve instrument problems.
- Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
- COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
- QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
- EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
- Demonstrates knowledge and theory behind instrumentation functions and malfunctions and decides when to use “back-up” instrument.
- Operates all instruments in assigned areas and performs all technical procedures with minimal supervision.
- Assists in orientation/training of new employees as directed.
- Participates in continuing education, meets requirements for all mandatory in-services.
- Assists in overall operations of the Lab including cost effective practices and safety regulations.
- Assists manager in overall departmental operations.
- Promotes health and safety in the work environment.
- Actively participates in competency assessment process.
- Maintains cross training in at least 2 technical areas Maintains confidentiality of information regarding all patient testing/results as detailed by hospital policy Assures compliance with all local, state, federal and national regulatory agencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
