12/1 IC Jackson - Medical Technologist PRN

Are you an MT (Medical Technologist) seeking an exciting new opportunity within a hospital laboratory?  This could be the position you are looking for. 

Here at Bolivar Medical Center, we value our staff and recognize their exceptional contributions to our patient’s health and wellness. As part of our commitment to attracting the best talent, we are offering increased pay rates that are highly competitive in the industry.

As an Technologist on our team, you will have the chance to:
-  Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional, personalized care.
-  Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
-  Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
-  Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.

In this integral role you will perform tests in all areas of the laboratory such as: chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis and immunohematology. Use optical, photometric, electronic and automated instrumentation. May participate in quality assurance, safety, infection control and disaster activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
•  Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
•  Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
•  Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.
•  Collect blood specimens by venipuncture for all areas of laboratory, when necessary; Evaluate specimens for acceptability; Accurately and appropriately test specimens/samples according to established protocols and procedures; Record and report specimen test results in a timely manner.
•  Report STAT, abnormal and critical value results; document special handling for test results that do not meet established criteria.
•  Accurately analyze and evaluate quality controls; document controls used; and report anomalies.
•  Calibrate, standardize, and maintain instruments following established procedures; perform quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures; recognize malfunction and out-of-control test results and take corrective action.
•  Troubleshoot instrument problems, reagents and patient specimens when necessary following established protocols.
•  Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedure.
•  Comply with all infection control and patient safety protocols; attend all required safety training programs; follows the established exposure control plan.
•  May lead the work of assigned Medical Laboratory Technicians, Phlebotomists, or other designated personnel.
•  Maintains accurate and continued documentation. Documentation meets current standards and policies.
•  Follow established quality control procedures, conduct quality control reviews and report problems.
•  Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
•  Assists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessary.
•  Keeps current with principles and practices, regulations, and standards that apply to healthcare.
•  Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice.
*The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified

Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or other science specialty such as Biology, Chemistry or Physical.

Required Licenses:
N/A

Required Certifications:
Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the Board of Registry of American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Certification Agency, preferred. (Certification as a medical technologist by the American Medical Technologist is acceptable.)