Travel Medical Technologist

At St. Luke’s, our travel staff are OUR employees.  They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical, vision, and dental, as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them – flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System.   St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset!  Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

 

 

TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT, CAMPUS and SHIFT WILL VARY

13 week assignments, 36-40 hours/week

Minimum of 2 years of experience required.

Performs waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests.  Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control.  Trains and orientates new staff and students, accesses competency of existing technologists.  Performs special assignments as delegated.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory tests.  Assumes responsibility for patient testing, problem-solving and quality control.  Trains and orientates new staff and students, accesses competency of existing technologists.  Performs special assignments as delegated.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs laboratory tests according to established protocols and procedures. Operates and performs maintenance on laboratory instrumentation per established policies and procedures. Performs quality control testing and documents corrective action per established policy.   Troubleshoots instrumentation with the aid of consulting technical services with proper documentation. Follows established policies regarding accurate documentation of laboratory results in the laboratory information system, instrument records, and other quality assurance data. Follows established policies regarding proper reporting and documentation of critical values. Teaches/trains new employees. Assist in competency assessment. Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as necessary.  Keeps adequate inventory. Monitors inventory so there is no wastage due to expiration of products. Response to assist send out bench by assisting in appropriate test selection, researching referral laboratory specimen requirements for collection, handling, storing and shipping laboratory specimens. Able to accession specimens as necessary. Implements computer downtime procedures when necessary. Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibilities. Organizes and prioritizes daily workload in order to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion Maintains a clean and orderly work area. Handles multiple assignments as necessary, with an ability to adapt to changes. Coordinates and cooperates with co-workers to promote a productive working environment. Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking pertinent questions. Performs AIDET. Other related duties as assigned.

SLUHN ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements. Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety. Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices. Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code. Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (neonate, pediatric, adolescent or geriatric).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Standing up to 5 hours per day in 2 hour increments. Walking up to 7 hours per day in short increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, pipetting, etc. Continuous use of hands for operation of laboratory equipment and com