Medical Technologist PRN Evenings at KINDRED REHAB GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 May, 26

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 Instrumentation, Patient Confidentiality, Clinical Laboratory Methods

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery. 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 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 assist in patient diagnosis and monitoring. Maintain accurate records of quality control, instrument calibration, and specimen processing according to laboratory procedures.