Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Technologist

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has openings for a Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist or Technologist(MLT/MLS/MT) . We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Republic WA 99166

Assignment Start Date: 5/13/2024

13 weeks Days 10hour shift 40 hours per week

This position is a certified laboratory professional with the ability to perform waived moderate and high complexity testing in Chemistry Hematology Blood Bank Urinalysis Coagulation and Molecular Diagnostics. The desired candidate will be required to perform specimen collections process and analyze samples in the clinical laboratory provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource for the hospital and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs waived moderate and high complexity testing as defined by CLIA (42 CFR 1423 and 1489) including Blood Bank Hematology slide reviews/manual differentials and Urinalysis.
• Available to work varying shifts including weekends and afterhours call rotation with a maximum 20minute response time.
• Qualify for and successfully obtain a Medical AssistantPhlebotomist certificate through the WA DOH within 90 days of hire.
• Collects samples: performs phlebotomy including capillary venous and therapeutic phlebotomies; swab collections including nasal nasopharyngeal and throat; urine collections for routine testing drugs of abuse and chain of custody. Offers patient instructions for proper specimen collection of body fluids if required.
• Performs all aspects of the job in an environment that optimizes patient safety and respect and follows standard precautions at all times.
• Maintains quality results by running standards controls and calibrators; verifies equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; monitors quality control measures and protocols.
• Processes samples for analysis in the lab or for shipment to the reference lab evaluates samples for acceptability based on sample and testing requirements analyzes samples on appropriate equipment and assesses results for accuracy before releasing them to the provider or patient.
• Responsible for appropriate stewardship of reagents and supplies in the laboratory reports needed supplies according to the procedure and helps maintain Blood Bank unit inventory.
• Practices strong attention to detail to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors while performing sample testing recording and reporting results or while fulfilling other clerical duties in the laboratory.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Able to fulfill duties independently while also working professionally with other laboratory members or with other hospital staff.
• Demonstrates the values of a team concept consistently and helps maintain a clean and orderly shared workspace.
• Maintain certification (if required) through the use of Continuing Education credits (MediaLab subscription provided).
• Additional tasks and projects may be assigned as needed or desired.
• Perform related duties as assigned by management.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
• Checks work email at a minimum of once per shift.
• Completes all mandatory education within a given timeframe.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
• Attends annual review and department inservices as scheduled.
• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Actively checks and responds to emails.
• Actively participates in the departments quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies and employee handbook.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Prior healthcare experience is required.
• Prior laboratory experience performing phlebotomy waived moderate complexity and high complexity testing preferred.
• Onthejob phlebotomy training and certification can be provided if needed.

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Current Certification/Licensure as a Medical Lab Technician Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Technologist in WA State is expected
• Or otherwise meeting the educational requirements of CLIA (42 CFR) for performing High Complexity Laboratory testing.

EMR System: Meditech preferred

Shift:

• Tuesday Fridayand available for rotating Blood Bank call schedule with every other weekend available for call.
• No more than four days in a row on call unless helping cover time off.

OnCall Requirement:

• for call for blood bank Tuesday Friday
• Weekday call:
• Weekend call:(24 hours)

** *Please note: if the employee works 40 hours they will get paid 40 hours. If they leave early or take time off they will NOT be paid for that time.

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.