Medical Lab Technician

Premier Physicians is currently seeking aPart timeorPRNMedical Technologist/Medical lab Technician to work days and or afternoons as needed.Reports to:
Laboratory ManagerResponsible for efficient and accurate performance of laboratory testing/reporting and assisting Laboratory Manager in day to day laboratory operations.Our growing group practice encompasses internal and family medicine, medical and surgical specialties, and has comprehensive on-site diagnostic centers conveniently located in the communities we serve in the Cleveland metro area.OVERVIEW:

• Performs technical laboratory testing including, but not limited to, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and coagulation.
• Reports test results following clinical protocols and procedures. Attention is paid to "critical values" and special alerts requested by physicians.
• Ensures quality control in all aspects of patient collection, handling and results reporting.
• Maintains equipment and supplies as required.
• Complies with all policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Assists the Laboratory Manager as directed.
• Be able to demonstrate current competencies related to position.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.
• Experience/Education:
• BS/BA or Associate's degree, successful completion of MT,MLT course of study.

• ASCP or AMT certification or able to sit for certification exam within 6 months of hire date.

• Knowledge of medical laboratory principles, standards, applications and tests.
• Knowledge of how to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately.
• Knowledge of safety, infection control policies and regulations.
• Skilled in following appropriate testing procedures.
• Skilled in proper equipment use, preventive maintenance and repair.
• Skilled in appropriate quality control procedures.
• Skilled in HIPAA procedures.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision-making, discretion in reporting/distributing results.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with clients and staff.
• Ability to work and communicate with all departments and personnel in a clear and concise manner.

• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, bend and reach.
• Must be able to lift/carry 25lbs.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Must be able to deal with occasional stress from workload.

• Laboratory is the primary work setting.
• May be exposed to communicable disease, sharps, toxic substances, body fluids, fumes, hazardous materials, noise.

• Medical/Laboratory equipment
• Office equipment

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed