Medical Laboratory Scientist - DeKalb Lab - PRN at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Fort Payne, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Tests, Quality Control, Instrument Function Checks, Preventative Maintenance, Record Keeping, Teaching, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department’s policies and procedures. Maintains records and statistical data according to regulative requirements. Teaches new employees and students laboratory policies and procedures. Assists as needed in all laboratory areas as required to maintain appropriate patient care. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or one of the biological or chemical sciences. License/Certification: Eligible for registration as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), MT(AMT), HEW, or CLS (NCA) preferred. Experience: 1-2 years laboratory experience preferred About Us DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama. Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia. DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group. DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens. They ensure accurate test results through quality control and assist in various laboratory areas as needed.