Medical Laboratory Technician PRN - Mt Pleasant, United States - Intermountain Healthcare

Description

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs a variety of laboratory tests of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) performs testing in various departments of the clinical lab, such as Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Transfusion, and more.

These caregivers act as a technical expert to clinical staff, co-workers, and other departments.

They are critical to patient diagnosis and care, ensuring accurate results through quality control, proficiency testing, calibrations, record review, instrument maintenance, and results/analyzer troubleshooting.

Intermountain caregivers in this role will have opportunities for growth, taking on additional responsibilities such as:

Key operatorQC reviewTraining and mentoring new staffAssisting with evaluation and validation of new equipmentTechnical writingCompliance readiness (CAP, CLIA, etc.)Acting as interim Team LeadThis position requires organizational skills as well as the ability to navigate many technical processes with a high level of detail.

These caregivers work well as a member of a team and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Minimum QualificationsAssociates degree or at least 60 semester hours of an accredited MLT program along with national certification, MLT (ASCP or approved accrediting agency), or equivalent (military) certification as determined by Manager.

Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights.
Preferred QualificationsExperience with laboratory information systems.
Experience in relevant areas of the clinical laboratoryDemonstrated ability to use laboratory systems, databases, and spreadsheets.

Demonstrated effective communication skills using email, telephone, and in personPhysical Requirements:
Physical RequirementsInteract with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.


Anticipated job posting close date:
05/01/2024Location:Sanpete Valley Hospital

Work City:
Mount Pleasant

Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$ $35.19We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.