Medical Technologist Las Vegas
Company: KA Recruiting Inc.
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
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REF: CO297 Full Time and Permanent Medical Technologist Las Vegas,
Nevada Looking to join a new laboratory in Las Vegas? This state of
the art lab is looking to bring on first and second shift MTs to
their team! This laboratory is scaling it's growth and are looking
for someone who wants to be part of an expanding team! To apply
please submit your resume directly or send your resume to
First and second shift available
(7a-3:30p) or (11a-7:30p) MT (ASCP) Required Nevada MT License
Required (if you are ASCP certified this is easily obtainable)
Description PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for ensuring that the test(s) requested by
physicians and facilities are performed in an accurate and timely
manner and the Laboratory policies and procedures are followed and
implemented correctly.
- Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and
processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient
test results.
- Ensuring that the patient's name and specimen number are
correctly identified.
- Type of specimen and time drawn is correct for the test
ordered.
- Specimen integrity has been maintained from the initial draw /
pick-up of specimen(s) until arrival and completion of test(s)
requested.
- Follows the laboratory's procedures for handling potentially
infectious materials.
- Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing
samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
- Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents
all quality control activities instrument and procedural
calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Follows the laboratory's quality control policies whenever test
systems are not within the laboratory's established levels of
performance.
- Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test
performance or reporting of test results.
- Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate
from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate
from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
- Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex
and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific
area.
- Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed and
has a knowledge of the LIS and other computer programs used in the
Laboratory.
- Recognizes departure from the norm on adult and geriatric
patients and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical
reasons for such deviation.
- Calibrates instruments and assess the accuracy of the
equipment; performs equipment preventive and corrective
maintenance.
- Check and verify all the test results released by the
laboratory. This includes accepting or rejecting results due to
delta check inconsistencies, requesting redraw for verification,
canceling results due to gross hemolysis, clots or QNS and other
reasons.
- Reviews outgoing reports for technical and clerical
errors.
- Able to communicate with nurses and physicians, and ability to
work well with others.
- Assist the Lead CLS in maintaining adequate supplies and
inventory levels.
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties.
- Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and
scheduling and adapt to these changes.
- Assists in developing and installing quality control standards
to ensure accuracy of test results.
- Assists the Lead CLS in reviewing and solving quality control
problems.
- Initiates, suggests and if necessary, implements technical and
administrative changes upon approval of the Laboratory Director.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with
major coursework in medical technology, microbiology, chemistry,
biology or related field.
- Possession of Clinical Laboratory Scientist's license issued by
the State of Nevada and/or General Supervisor License if required
for the particular CLS position.
- Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel for High
Complexity Testing.
- Have documentation of training, knowledge and experience in the
department(s) assigned (Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry and / or
Immunology) to work.
- Have the necessary language reasoning and mathematical skills
to follow and implement the laboratory policies and procedures
approved by the Laboratory Director.
- Ability to work independently and have good sound analytical
judgment to function effectively under stress in certain
situations.
- Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with
others on a team.
- Possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment,
effectively interacting with physicians, facilities and laboratory
personnel.
- Possess speed, consistency and accuracy in tasks to meet the
laboratory standards.
- Customer service oriented
- Self starter with a high initiative, a good problem and
decision-maker.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment,
performing a variety of changing tasks.
- Commitment to tasks. Displaying a high level of cognitive,
interpretive or judgment skills.
Keywords: KA Recruiting Inc., Las Vegas , Medical Technologist Las Vegas, Healthcare , Las Vegas, Nevada
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