Medical Lab Tech​/Medical Lab Scientist Night Shift, Rotating Weekends

Overview

Position: Medical Lab Tech/Medical Lab Scientist - Full Time (Night Shift, Rotating Weekends/Holidays)

Location: Mount Pleasant, TX

Job : 3140

# of Openings: 1

Job: Medical Lab Technician

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 3 Technicians

• Collect, prepare and analyze blood, urine and tissue samples and body fluids for analysis tests requested by authorized providers.
• Examine collected samples and identify any cell abnormalities.
• Maintain laboratory inventory levels and, if necessary, place orders for new supplies.
• Prepare detailed reports about test results and findings.
• Document and review tested data using the current hospital information system.
• Ensure all tissue samples are prepared for examination.
• Collaborate with pathologists.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Present test results to physicians.
• Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids.
• Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells.
• Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment by performing scheduled maintenance and repairs as necessary.
• Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provide medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepare reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect the hospital by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results tasks as needed.
• Report to and depart from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Two years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.

• Associate’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or related field required.
• Certification from approved medical society such as American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) within one year of employment preferred.

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time

11-20  0-33

21-50  0-33

51-75  0-33

76-100 None 76-100 None

Movement % Time

• Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
• Crouch/Squat 0-33
• Kneel/Crawl 0-33
• Reach above Shoulder 0-33
• Reach below Shoulder 0-33
• Repetitive Arm 0-33
• Repetitive Hand 34-66
• Grasping 0-33
• Squeezing 0-33
• Climb Stairs 0-33
• Walking Uneven 0-33
• Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time

• Indoors 67-100
• Outdoors 0-33
• Extreme Heat None
• Dusty None
• Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time

• Motor Vehicles None
• Foot Pedals None
• Extreme Heat None
• Dusty None
• Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time

• Machinery 67-100
• Electricity None
• Sharps 0-33
• Chemicals 0-33
• Fumes 0-33
• Heights None

Vision

Depth Perception Required
Visual acuity: 20" required
Color Required
Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR

Sit 1 3

Stand 4 4.5

Walk 4 4.5