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263434 - Medical Laboratory Technician - Plains, MT- 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare Staffing is currently looking for MLT/CLS to work onsite at contracted facilities in Plains.
EMR Used: EPIC
Shift Information: Day/Night
Job Description:
Requirements:
Sigma Healthcare Staffing is currently looking for MLT/CLS to work onsite at contracted facilities in Plains.
EMR Used: EPIC
Shift Information: Day/Night
Job Description:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician to Perform medically prescirbed lab test.
Requirements:
- Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis.
- Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
- Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary.
- Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments.
- Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
- Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction.
- Locate and implement corrections.
- Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
- Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
- Required to learn or relearn procedures for performing laboratory testing according to the procedures at your place of duty.
- Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.
- Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.
- Must have completed a minimum of a six-month rotation through all sections of a Medical Laboratory as a Cart of training required to gain certification.
- Use various clinical automation systems as required, such as, but not limited to the laboratory information system and DMHRSi.
- Laboratory personnel shall receive training prior to commencing services.
- Required to work in shipping, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, transfusion service and phlebotomy.
- Required to perform quality control procedures, manual enter or transfer results to laboratory information system, certify results, cancel laboratory orders, learn to run specimens if laboratory information system is down.
- Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all Joint Commission Standards.
- Demonstrates effective, accurate and professional communication with all customers.
- Processes orders and obtains and distributes acceptable laboratory specimens and required information in a timely manner
- Performs laboratory analysis and ensures the distribution of test information in a timely and efficient manner consistent with department and regulatory standards.
- Evaluates the validity of the entire testing process and consults with supervisory personnel for corrective action.
- Ensures proper functioning of laboratory instrumentation and methods. Troubleshoots and resolves malfunctions in methods and instruments.
- Actively participates in the development of new laboratory methods and/or special projects.
- Assists with educational activities and promptly resolves critical and problem prone situations.
- Professionally manages the reception process including; proper phone etiquette, timely and accurate handling of messages and answering general inquires.
- Performs venipuctures as needed to meet patient and department needs.
- Must be licensed in the state of MT: CLS or CLT.
- AMT and ASCP required
- Minimum 2 Years of Experience prefered.
