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263980- Medical Technologist -Grand Forks, ND - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for Medical Technologist to work onsite in Grand Forks.
Shift :40 hours per week. Evening/nights, Every third weekend, 26-week contract.
Job Description:
Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for Medical Technologist to work onsite in Grand Forks.
Shift :40 hours per week. Evening/nights, Every third weekend, 26-week contract.
Job Description:
- According to standard operating procedure: demonstrates knowledge of criteria to interpret acceptability of specimens received for testing, communicates correct specimen collection, transportation requirements, and specimen unacceptability issues to caregiver assuring that document id is completed, maintains clear and concise specimen identification throughout the entire analytical process.
- Utilizes all available technologies to record and retrieve data in the daily work flow following standard operating procedure.
- Performs, interprets, and reports tests for which the individual has been validated according to standard operating procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to interpret the various clinical presentations of disease and technical elements of testing. Applies such knowledge in conjunction with the laboratory test findings to affect a timely and accurate diagnostic result.
- Organizes and prioritizes workload to maximize individual and departmental productivity. Ensures workload completion according to established guidelines. Performs simultaneous tasks, assists other staff with work related activities, and communicates with appropriate individuals as necessary.
- Interprets QC values. Investigates and troubleshoots QC failures according to predetermined criteria. Notifies the next level of authority as necessary and documents all action taken. Participates in additional Quality Assurance activities as assigned.
- Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory instrumentation sufficient to operate, maintain, and perform limited repairs. Recognizes the need for major repair or replacement. Documents maintenance and repair activities.
- Recognizes procedural or technical problems, troubleshoots and exercises initiative and independent judgment in taking corrective action. Documents problems and all corrective action taken and notifies Manager/Pathologist/Supervisor as appropriate of problems in a timely manner.
- Remains accessible to Lab staff by providing on-site consultation to resolve technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures established.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- Professional Licensure (MLS, MT, CLS) | North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Professional Certification (MLS, MT, CLS) | Multiple Issuers | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- ND License required before starting - provisional license is acceptable.
- Acceptable certifying agencies: ASCP, AAB, AMT and NCA (Must certify in one)
