Medical Technician

Medical Technician (Traveler)

Contract Duration 3+ months



Performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and Laboratory Supervisor.

Sets up and monitors automated test procedures.

Performs manual procedures requiring judgment.

Uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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;

Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).

Review and release test results.

Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.

Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance

performed;

Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior

technologist or supervisor.

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

Follow departmentΓÇÖs procedure in reporting critical results to

clients.

If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.

Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.

Maintain the general appearance of the department.

Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.

Review/train on new procedures.

Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.

Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and

contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.

May perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training

provided.

Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Qualifications:

Education Preferred: BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or Work Experience: 1 - 3 years Clinical experience preferred.

Other:

Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.

Must interact with other departments.

Contact with clients may be required, but good customer service skills are important.

Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Additional Notes:

10 panel drug screen

Vaccination review (Hep B, Quantiferon, MMR, Varicella)

Full Physical/Medical check

Flu shot w/in the last 10 months

Color/Vision test

Respirator/Fit test

Meningococcal Vaccine (Micro Only)

TSpot

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

About The Company:

Our client empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve healthcare management.

The company annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and their 47,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, their diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives.

As the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, this company is committed to positively impacting the communities they are a part of by promoting a healthier world, building value for all its stakeholders, and creating an inspiring and inclusive workplace. Inclusion & Diversity are woven into who they are and what they do. The company is inspired by the experiences and perspectives of its diverse employees. Diversity of thought and authentic connections empower this company to create valuable solutions and deliver inclusive care to their patients and communities.
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