MLT Assistant Microbiology

Saint Luke's Health SystemKansas City, Kansas, MissouriOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 3 hours ago

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Job Description​

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking an evening shift Medical Lab Tech Assistant for to join our Microbiology team!

Performs medical laboratory testing classified as moderate or waived complexity in a CLIA-certified laboratory.  Individual may be assessed and deemed competent to perform specifically-identified, highly complex procedures. This position is responsible for the accuracy, timely reporting and integrity of laboratory results.

- Full-time: 5 evenings per week, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Every third weekend rotating schedule
- Has working knowledge of and performs waived and moderate complex and specifically-identified, highly complex testing in accordance with laboratory's policy, procedures and regulatory standards.
- Successful performance in laboratory's external proficiency program.
- Organizes and prioritizes technical tasks with efficiency and minimal waste.
- Performs preventive maintenance of equipment and instrumentation within procedural guidelines and under the direction of a MLS or MLT.
- Reports waived and moderate complexity laboratory results in the Hospital LIS/EMR, as ordered by providers, and under the direction and review of MLS or MLT.
- Reviews and approves quality control results to affirm validity of patient results.
- Maintains instrumentation and confirms acceptable performance.
- Recognizes technical and/or instrumental issues that interfere with accurate testing and appropriately consults with a MLS or MLT for direction.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 year

Bachelor's Degree - Science

# Job Details
Full Time

Evening (United States of America)