Medical Lab Tech/Medical Lab Scientist - Full Time (Night Shift, Rotating Weekends/Holidays)

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3 Technicians Position Summary The Medical Lab Technician gathers information in order to help fellow staff members with diagnosing a patient. This can include carrying out tests related to immunology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology or blood bank. Essential Functions

• Collect, prepare and analyze blood, urine and tissue samples and body fluids for analysis tests requested by authorized providers.
• Examine collected samples and identify any cell abnormalities.
• Maintain laboratory inventory levels and if necessary, place orders for new supplies.
• Prepare detailed reports about your test results and findings.
• Document and review tested data using current hospital information system
• Ensure all tissue samples are prepared for examination.
• Collaborate with pathologists.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Present test results to physicians.
• Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids.
• Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
• Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment by doing scheduled maintenance and repairs as necessary.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results tasks as needed.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Work Experience
• Two years of hospital laboratory experience preferred. Education
• Associate's degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or related field required.
• Certification from approved medical society such as American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) within one year of employment preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 76-100 None 76-100 None Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm 0-33 Repetitive Hand 34-66 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs 0-33 Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66 Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33 Work near % Time Machinery 67-100 Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None Vision Depth Perception Required < 20" Required Color Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5