MLT
Company: Marvel Medical Staffing
Location: Winnemucca
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Position the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Management,
the Medical Technologist is accountable for ensuring that
appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen
testing, results reporting, and customer service are provided in an
efficient and cost-effective manner in accordance with laboratory
and hospital policies and procedures.The Medical Technologist is
also responsible for ensuring that all laboratory procedures being
performed in areas of responsibility will comply with all
regulatory, accrediting, and licensure requirements.Humboldt
General Hospital Laboratory is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation,
providing laboratory services to both inpatient and outpatient
populations.Primary the subspecialties of Bacteriology,
Mycobacteriology, Virology and Parasitology.Core Laboratory 1:
includes General and Special Chemistry, Blood gases, Immunology,
and Serology, knowledge of manual and automation line.Core
Laboratory 2: includes Hematology, Coagulation, Special Coagulation
and Urinalysis.Transfusion Services (Blood Bank): includes Blood
Transfusion medicine, and Blood Utilization and Waste.Phlebotomist:
Venipuncture and skin puncture. Specimen preparation for reference
laboratories.Quality Management and Quality Control: Directs the
collection of data for studies related to quality improvement;
including monitoring of patient turn-around times (TAT). Manages
inspections with oversight of laboratory Quality Control and
Quality Assurance document control to meet accreditation
standards.Knowledge and : Experience with CERNER Laboratory
Information System is favorablePreferred, 5 years of experiencing
working as a Laboratory Technologist at a Critical Access
HospitalEducationRequires a bachelor's degree in Medical
Technology, or a closely related field according to current
applicable state and federal regulations.LicenseA current State of
Nevada Clinical Laboratory Technologist license as a General
Supervisor isrequired.Shifts: 0700-1530, 1300-2130 Monday - Friday
(some weekends, rotating)Specific Duties and Responsibilities:1.
Performs routine and special laboratory tests. 2. Recognizes test
inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. 3. Calls
critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and
accordingto established criteria. 4. Performs quality-control tests
within designated areas and within designatedguidelines. Holds
patient results until out-of-control situations are
resolved.Reports an unresolved situation to the laboratory manager.
5. Performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
followingdepartment preventive maintenance schedules. Performs and
documents allinstrument checks, preventive maintenance, routine
maintenance, problemsand maintains corrective action log. 6. Helps
evaluate new techniques and procedures in terms of space
andpersonnel requirements, method comparison, cost analysis, and
theestablishment of reference intervals. 7. Performs clerical
functions associated with the designated laboratory area. 8.
Performs specimen collection and processing duties as needed or
assignedand according to policies established in the phlebotomy
area. 9. Utilizes techniques of infection control, including proper
hand washing andobserving standard precautions. 10. Keeps work area
neat and clean, and restocks daily supplies. Performslaboratory
cleanup as requested. Assists in inventory control and
supplyrequisition. 11. Maintains harmonious relationship and open
line of communication within theunit and with other departments,
staff, physicians and other support personnelproviding support and
assistance to ensure quality patient care. 12. Demonstrates
appropriate judgment in notifying/communicating with physicians.
13. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients, their
families and other staffmembers. 14. Demonstrates technical
competency through equipment certification, attendingmanufacturers
sponsored in-services, and additional training as required. 15.
Satisfactorily completes competencies as required/requested to
maintain anddemonstrate current, accurate and appropriate knowledge
when performinglaboratory procedures and/or management skills. 16.
Actively participates in the review of policies and procedures for
the laboratorydepartment on an annual basis. 17. Is resourceful and
calm in emergencies. 18. Participates in rotation of stand-by call
and responds according to departmentpolicies and procedures. 19.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient/resident/staff
information. 20. Performs other related duties as requested or
assigned. Position Start Billing string = Humboldt General
Hospital
Keywords: Marvel Medical Staffing, Sparks , MLT, Healthcare , Winnemucca, Nevada
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