MT - Laboratory, PRN - Full-time / Part-time

The Medical Technologist shall perform and demonstrate proficiency and understanding in one or more areas of the clinical laboratory, assists in instructing other personnel as assigned, performs with a perceptive depth of clinical laboratory tests and procedures which require the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility. Maintains the highest degree of quality patient care at all times

Must be willing to flex schedule to work other shifts as needed and to work in all areas of laboratory

* Observes professional ethics in maintaining confidential information concerning the financial, personal, medical or employment status of patients/families at LRH.

* Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and hospital.

* Must report safety hazards and initiate appropriate action.

* Must participate in safety instructional programs.

* Maintains compliance with CAP, State, Federal and other regulatory and accrediting agency standards related to job duties.

* Demonstrates professional and independent judgment at all times.

* Demonstrates skill and accuracy in obtaining specimens for all age groups served.

* Shows competency in performing testing procedures and LIS computer system.

* Effectively uses laboratory equipment, notifies physicians, staff of down equipment.

* Delivers laboratory results to patient care areas in a timely fashion.

* Performs, evaluates and reports quality control monitoring on laboratory tests.

* Maintain effective relationships with other hospital personnel in the hospital.

* Understands correct method for outreach patient registration.

* Maintains continuing education programs and related professional activities. as required for both State and hospital.

* Assist with Performance Improvement activities in the department and serves on teams if needed.

* Acts as section leader of respective work area

* Performs other duties and functions necessary to the effective and quality operation of the Dept.