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Tenet Healthcare · 1 day ago

Med Lab Scientist PRN Days

Sunnyvale, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Med Lab Scientist for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, an acute care hospital in Texas. The role involves processing laboratory specimens and reporting results, while maintaining quality control practices across various areas of the clinical laboratory.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Medical Technology DegreeRegistered Medical TechnologistLaboratory Testing SkillsQuality Control ProceduresLaboratory Equipment OperationBasic Computer KnowledgeOrganizationEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationFlexibility

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

2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility, OR 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree

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

Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

Basic computer knowledge

Operates the following equipment correctly and safely: microscopes, centrifuges, hematology, chemistry, and other instrumentation