Weekend MLT/MLS (ASCP certified) with $7500 signing bonus

Job Description:

United Hospital District is looking for a .9 (72 hrs/pp) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). This position is for a generalist who will be responsible for sample collection and processing and performing various tests on patient samples in the following areas of the lab: Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood bank. The MLS/MT/MLT will follow standard operating procedures to ensure laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. They will need to be able to collaborate with other departments and serve as a laboratory resource to other professionals/departments.

Essential Functions:

- Accurately performs and reports waived, moderate and high-complexity tests.

- Maintains in-depth knowledge of all laboratory procedures performed.

- Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on Laboratory analyzers and instruments.

- Interprets results for accuracy, completion, and correlation with physiological condition; correct any problems or refer to manager or Lab Director.

- Recognizes and reports abnormal results, report critical values to appropriate nurse or provider within specified time frame, refer implausible results to manager or Lab Director.

- Maintains a working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.

- Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick on patients by choosing appropriate site and device, with the ability to assess and react effectively to the unique needs of each patient.

- Performs EKG's on patients.

- Evaluates the acceptability of specimens within appropriate guidelines and ensure that unacceptable specimens are rejected and recollected within appropriate time frames.

- Sets work priorities to accommodate stat, critical, and routine testing, with the ability to perform Lab testing on several patients simultaneously.

- Performs QC and calibrations as assigned and take appropriate remedial action on waived, moderate, and high-complexity Lab tests, notifying the manager of any discrepancies.

Qualifications :

- High school diploma or equivalent, plus graduation from an accredited school with a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent OR

- Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician school.

- Certification by ASCP or equivalent.

Schedule:

This is a 12-hour shift 9:00 am-9:30 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday weekend position. No call!

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, come join the caring and committed team at UHD!