Medical Technologist - CLS - Per Diem Evenings at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

Paramount, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

55.95

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Venipuncture, Quality Control, Specimen Handling, Laboratory Procedures, Confidentiality, Clinical Laboratory Methods, Anatomy, Physiology, Disease Processes, Laboratory Equipment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Under general supervision, performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. Essential Functions Performs analyses in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank and microbiology according to expected performance standards. Performs venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick on identified patients by physician's request in a timely, accurate and caring manner. Keeps documented records current regarding maintenance and quality control. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director. Follow the laboratory's established corrective action policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Comprehensive knowledge of applicable safety, quality control, and specimen handling guidelines and procedures. Skilled in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers. Ability to work quickly and accurately when under strict deadlines. Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of clinical laboratory methods and instrumentation. Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, laboratory medicine, disease processes, and laboratory procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Performs other related duties as assigned. Pay Range: $44.12-$55.95/hr. ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Education Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. Licenses/Certifications Current license issued by the State in which the laboratory is located, if such licensing is required. Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by a nationally recognized agency/board preferred. Experience 1-2 years of acute care hospital lab experience in high complexity testing preferred.

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Responsibilities

Perform and report routine and special laboratory tests on clinical specimens to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients. Maintain records and adhere to quality control policies while identifying and correcting any issues affecting test performance.