Medical Technologist, PRN, EWCH, Murphy, NC at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Murphy, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Procedures, Automated Methods, Chemical Testing, Microscopic Testing, Bacteriological Testing, Patient Assessment, Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation, Quality Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: A licensed Medical Technologist performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures, using both manual and automated methods. The associate must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with and provide service appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to provide the service needed as described in the department's guidelines and procedures. Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological science and 12-months approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: General familiarity with all routine lab testing. Ability to work with sophisticated laboratory instrumentation. Ability to work with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Preferred: Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration MT/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent Preferred: State of Tennessee licensure Medical Laboratory Technologist Department Position Summary: The Medical Technologist performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Team Leader. He/she works closely with the Team Leader and team members in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement. He/she performs other duties as assigned by a Team Leader and/or Laboratory Director. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological laboratory tests on body fluids to assist in disease diagnosis and treatment. Collaborate with the Team Leader and other staff within a continuous quality improvement framework to provide age-appropriate patient care.