Medical Lab Scientist | PRN (3452)

Job DetailsJob Location: Medina Regional Hospital 3100 Ave E - Hondo, TX 78861Position Type: PRNTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: WeekendSummary
Medical Technologist, in collaboration with the Laboratory team, performs specimen processing and testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Studies blood cells, their numbers, and morphology.
Performs blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.
Analyzes test results and enters findings in computer.
Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
Trains and supervises students.
Other duties as assigned.


Key Success Factors


Knowledge of laboratory technical skills and medical terminology.
General computer skills, including but not limited to using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
Customer service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

QualificationsEducation and/or Experience


Graduate of an accredited bachelor’s degree program.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Medical Technologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification required within 12 months of hire date.


Other Skills and Abilities


Able to manage periods of high laboratory volume.


Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.