Medical Laboratory Scientist or Tech

Company: Ardent Health
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewYou may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $17,500.Fulfilling your purpose begins here:People First, AlwaysHere's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.Your team is bigger than your department:
  • BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo's preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity.
  • We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.Responsibilities
    • Functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of clinical laboratory testing that pertains to patient care and diagnosis.
    • Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, quality control, preventative maintenance, minor equipment repairs, inventory control, and statistical compilation.
    • Participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, laboratory education, new employee training and proficiency testing when assigned.
    • Displays technical expertise necessary to ensure timely and accurate results of laboratory procedures.
    • Ensures specimens are obtained and processed in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
    • Demonstrates proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider.
    • Supports organizational priorities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
    • Exhibits problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and evaluate critical laboratory results.
    • Participates in the training/mentoring of new employees, students or interns including lectures and bench techniques.
    • Able to prioritize and organize workload and assist other coworkers to maintain productivity.
    • Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.Qualifications
      • Baccalaureate Degree or Associates Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, or a chemical, physical or biological science degree.Preferred Qualifications
        • ASCP or equivalent. Certification within a specific area, i.e. M(ASCP), H(ASCP), C(ASCP) qualifies.
        • Previous clinical laboratory experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within a clinical laboratory.

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