Med Lab Scientist PRN Rotating
Company: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale
Location: Richardson
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews
and reports lab results; performs operation, maintenance and
advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and
equipment; acts as resource to other laboratory personnel.
Essential Job Duties Ability to function in all areas of the
clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology,
microbiology, serology/immunology and urinalysis.
Responsible for performing moderate and high-complexity
testing.
Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate,
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate,
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
Notifies nursing unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for
statistics and billing.
Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory,
Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in
patient care and performance improvement activities.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Follows standard precautions at all times.
Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products,
instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CAP, JCAHO, state
and other regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations.
Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
Professional Requirements:
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within
designated time.
Adheres to scheduling requests of the department (Works weekends,
no "special days off", no exceptions).
Adheres to the Customer Service Standards of Sunnyvale while
representing the organization in a positive and professional
manner.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well
as the focus statement of the department and complies with all
organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Utilizes computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory
requirements.
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears
identification while on duty.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion and has not
missed any mandatory in-services.
Attends at least 8 staff meetings annually, is responsible for
information presented at monthly staff meetings that he/she is
unable to attend.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous
quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Regulatory Requirements:
Required: Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university
and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or
equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489,
or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a
satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR
493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA
regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR
493.1491).
Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical
laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility.
Required: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying
agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS). Equivalency evaluation by NACES
or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30
days of hire. Licensure, as required by State.
Language Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in
writing.
Additional languages preferred.
Skills:
Basic computer knowledge.
Operates the following equipment correctly and safely: microscopes,
centrifuges, hematology, chemistry, and other instrumentation.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an
applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status
or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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