Medical Technologist PRN
LifePoint Health
Independently performs and evaluates various laboratory tests on patient specimens providing data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease utilizing the established methods and procedures with minimal supervision. May serve as lead tech in specified areas and assist in training new technical staff and evaluate competency of MLT and phlebotomy staff under the direction of the Laboratory Manager/Technical Supervisor and Laboratory Medical Director. The position is suited to a Generalist, with the ability to rotate through all departments with minimal supervision, guidance and direction by the supervisor and /or Laboratory Medical Director. Frequent contact is made with physicians, nurses, patients and other hospital personnel, laboratory staff and hospital visitors.
Reports to: Director of Laboratory
*Essential Functions*
The areas to be covered by this position are the following, Chemistry, special chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, coagulation, therapeutic drug monitoring, microbiology, serology, molecular testing, and chain of custody drug screen collections, order entry and phlebotomy. The maintenance of instrumentation, maintain workflow, quality control and participation in PI projects, perform and review calibrations and quality control as well as evaluation of new test systems to ensure that all standards are consistently observed as required by the carious regulatory agencies. Staff supervision of MLT and phlebotomy staff. Patient care and safety should always be the forefront of the technologist’s concerns.
*Non-Essential Functions*
Other duties as assigned.
Must complete all assigned education in a timely manner.
Must complete department specific education.
*Organizational Expectations*
Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.
Provide effective mentoring
Be loyal to the absent
Always manage up
Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's
Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance
*Job Requirements*
*Minimum Education*
Bachelors Degree in Medial Technology or Related field
*Required Skills*
Basic phlebotomy skills are necessary. Ability to pay attention to detail, ability to multi-task, willingness to update Medical Technologist skills.
*Required Skills*
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 90 days from the date of hire.
*Required Skills*
Licenses: Medical Technology, State of Tennessee Licensure
*Minimum Work Experience*
Experience in Acute Care or Hospital Laboratory preferred.
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**Organization:** **Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski*
**Title:** *Medical Technologist PRN*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Pulaski*
**Requisition ID:** *7415-3329*
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