LABORATORY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Company: Wilson County Memorial Hospital District
Location: Floresville
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Job Details
Job Location
Main 499 - Floresville, TX
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Summary Performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to
obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases by
performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned
- Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine,
and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal
components
- Studies and evaluates blood cells, their numbers, and
morphology.
- Performs blood group, type and compatibility testing for
transfusion administration.
- Analyzes test results and enters findings in computer.
- Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical
data.
- Engages in medical research under direction of Lab supervisor
or Lab director.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned
instruments and equipment according to established schedule and
procedure.
- Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating
specific lab instruments and documents data.
- Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and
maintenance needed of equipment.
- Trains and supervises students as needed.
- Completes and documents all required training and competency
annually according to COLA and CLIA guidelines.
- Trains and supervises students as needed.
- Communicates all issues with laboratory workload, QC, personnel
and students with Technical Supervisor.
- Performs phlebotomy functions and non-technical duties in areas
including the hospital laboratory, outpatient and off-site services
to include assembling all equipment required.
- Verifies or records identity of patient or donor by utilizing
COLA and CLIA guidelines and converses with patient or donor to
allay fear of procedure.
- Provides courier services as required for lab and outlying
clinics, which includes ensuring your own transportation for
pick-up and deliveries as required.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must have a working phone or pager to ensure that you're
available for laboratory Consultation when needed with all hospital
and outlying clinic employees.
- Ensures all COLA, CLIA, CMS, and Joint Commission standards are
met.
- Will adhere to guidelines set forth in the CMMC Standards of
Excellence and Code of Conduct.
- A valid Texas Driver's License is required, as the job duties
include traveling to all CMMC campuses, as appropriate. Education
and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or
technical school; or six months to one year related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
CPR certification preferred
MLT certification or equivalent eligibility under Medical Lab
Technicians regulations
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college
or technical school; or six months to one year related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Baccalaureate degree in relevant science preferred
- One year clinical laboratory internship preferred
- MT(ASC) or equivalent registration, or MT eligible under
Medicare laboratory regulations
Keywords: Wilson County Memorial Hospital District, San Antonio , LABORATORY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, Healthcare , Floresville, Texas
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