Williamson Health · 2 months ago
Lab Technologist MLS/MLT - PRN
Franklin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWilliamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, offering exceptional healthcare across various specialties. The Medical Technologist is responsible for conducting laboratory tests that provide critical information to physicians for diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases in patients.
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Responsibilities
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Exhibits and adheres to WMC's Standards of Performance in all areas of job duties and responsibilities
Participates in hospital initiatives and in departmental goals set by the Laboratory Director and staff
Interacts professionally with laboratory management, laboratory personnel, physicians, hospital personnel, patients and customers to provide optimal patient care
Works well with other laboratory employees to maintain an environment of teamwork
Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adheres OSHA and TOSHA safety regulations
Positively identifies patients, labels specimens and enters results using two unique identifiers. Maintains working knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge and adheres to hospital policies and state, federal and other regulatory requirements
Responds appropriately to tests with a priority of STAT, call results or timed specimens
Responsible for training new employees and students as assigned
Performs high-complexity testing
Notifies nursing and/or physician of critical lab values with complete documentation on report
Responsible for instrument calibrations, maintenance and troubleshooting problems
Performs quality control as outlined by departmental procedures
Reviews pending and outstanding reports and resolves outstanding specimens
Other duties as needed/assigned
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent
Valid State of Tennessee Medical Technologist license
Knowledge of medical laboratory science
Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial and legal information
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
Strong computer skills
Exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious and contagious diseases, chemicals
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing
Ability to perform multi-functional tasks
Ability to read computer screen, distinguish color, hear phone and conduct interpersonal communications
Ability to learn, reason and perform mathematical calculations related to job
Ability to use critical thinking skills
Requires light to moderate work with 40 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry
Manual dexterity and mobility in both hands; exposed to repetitive motion
Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
Requires prolonged standing and walking
Flexibility to shift schedule, work extra hours or overtime as needed by staffing deficits or high patient volumes
Preferred
Laboratory experience preferred
Meditech experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Retirement Matching
Tuition reimbursement
Discount programs
FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Aid
Company
Williamson Health
Williamson Health offers medical and health care services.
Founded in 1954
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Don Webb
Chief Executive Officer
Phil Mazzuca
Chief Executive Officer
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