We are searching for a creative Medical Laboratory Technician to join our stellar team at Sigma in Saint Louis, MO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, persuasion and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Medical Laboratory Technician at Sigma today!
Job Description 252706 - Medical Laboratory Technician - Centreville, IL - 13 Weeks Contract
Sigma Healthcare staffing is currently looking for MT/MLT to work onsite at contracted facilities . EMR Used : Allscripts
Shift Information: Night Shift 11:00pm - 07:30am; holiday and weekend rotation
Job Summary: Performs routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens and reporting clinical test results. Performs various microscopic, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology assays according to established standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Operates various data entry terminals and automated data systems to record and verify customer demographic data and laboratory data identification and results, for computer processing. Follows standard sequences and coding in entering and/or keying in data in correcting, editing, and verifying all data entered into automated systems. Reports to the Laboratory Administrative Director for work assignments. Performs all routine, batched and STAT procedures within posted timeframes. Performs and evaluates testing on patient samples following protocols for repeating, verifying and documenting critical and/or delta values. Exhibits professionalism in actions as well as appearance Performs all collection, processing and testDemonstrates familiarity with federal and state regulations of the laboratory as well as standards established by accrediting agencies such as the JCAHO, CAP, AABB, etc. Demonstrates knowledge of safety standards issued by OSHA. Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies; maintains confidentiality of patients and fellow employees and exhibits ethical behavior; ensures a professional appearance in compliance with dress code. Supports the mission, values and goals of the hospital and encourages the same through words and actions; shows accountability for own words and actions. Accepts job assignments offered; follows lines of authority in reporting and dealing with problems; accepts supervision and direction; displays strong initiative and requires minimum supervision. Demonstrates courtesy to patients, visitors anAdheres to all hospital and laboratory infection control and safety policies; follows hospital procedures for fire, disaster, and evacuation drills and occurrences; performs annual employee review of infection control and safety policies. Maintains clean and safe work environment; reports safety hazards and / or equipment malfunctions to Laboratory Administrative Director. Follows hospital policy for reporting and treating work-related illness / injury; completes hospital incident report forms to report employee, patient or visitor unusual occurrences. Participates in training of MLT students, MT/MLS students, and new lab staff. Assists in annual competency assessment as assigned by the Lab Supervisor or Laboratory Administrative Director. Postion Qualifications : The Laboratory Technologist must have qualifications consistent with the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement (CLIA) standard qualifications for Laboratory Medical Technologist Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology or Chemistry. Certified Medical Technologist/Medical laboratory scientist through an accredited nationally recognized organization such as ASCP. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Basic Computer skills Effective communication skills Capable of independent decision-making Ability to work well with professional and non-professional staff Physical Demands: Ability to handle medium lifting as needed Be able to sit, stand, or walk for extend periods of time Be able to stoop, kneel, and/or crouch as needed Be able to perform repetitive motions with hands Benefits of working as a Medical Laboratory Technician in Saint Louis, MO:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
