Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technologist- PRN

Description

PRN, Day/Night Shifts.

History:

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years, but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20, and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.  

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• MLT- The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) obtains   specimens from patients and performs established clinical tests, follows   procedures and Interprets test   results. Performs instrument and   equipment maintenance. Reviews and   follows requests for tests prescribed by the provider. Follows the established procedures when   performing Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Serology, Molecular or newly developed procedures. Maintains confidentiality while working   with patient results and provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere. Follows procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient   contact or when handling potentially infectious materials. Follows safety and infection control guidelines and policies for the hospital.    
• MT- obtains specimens from patients and performs established clinical tests, follows   procedures and Interprets test results. Performs instrument and   equipment maintenance. Reviews and   follows requests for tests prescribed by the provider. Follows the established procedures when performing Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Serology, Molecular or newly developed procedures. Maintains confidentiality while working   with patient results and provides service direct to patients while maintaining   a positive patient relations atmosphere. Follows procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient   contact or when handling potentially infectious materials. Follows safety and infection control   guidelines and policies for the hospital. CLS staff are required to perform from waived to high complexity   testing.  

Requirements

 Education:

• MLT - Associate degree or higher from an accredited university in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science. 
• MT -   Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited university in Clinical Laboratory Science or related science

Licenses/Certificates:

 Must be registered and have a Board of Certification (BOC), or test eligible, in the American Society for Clinical Pathology  (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT).    

Experience:

One (1) year experience as a Generalist.     

We Do Not Offer Sponsorships  

Mission Statement:

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Vision Statement:

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.