Job Description
Job description
Job Summary: This role is for a Medical Lab Technician responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tests, including hematology, coagulation, chemistry, blood banking, and urinalysis. The technician will work as part of a team, adhering to safety protocols and quality control measures, and utilizing various laboratory instruments and technologies. The position requires a minimum of three years of experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting.Location: Jefferson, North Carolina, United States, Responsibilities: - Performing hematology, coagulation, general chemistry, and blood bank procedures (ABO/Rh/Antibody Screen & ID, AHG Crossmatch, Antibody Typing, etc.). - Conducting tests such as cold agglutinins, cord blood evaluation, direct and indirect Coombs tests, Rhogam screening, and transfusion reaction workup. - Performing cardiac enzyme, hormone/thyroid, and immunoassay testing. - Reviewing and interpreting quality control data. - Preparing, receiving, and transporting specimens. - Reporting test results using MediTech LIS. - Performing urinalysis (macroscopic and microscopic). - Performing venipuncture and other specimen collection techniques. - Maintaining adherence to safety protocols, including hazardous materials handling and proper disposal. - Utilizing Siemens Dimensions and other automated instruments. - Performing manual procedures such as CBC, differential, and platelet counts. - Performing basic microbiology procedures (culture plating, Gram stain, wet prep). - Assisting with accessioning and other laboratory support tasks as needed.Required Skills & Certifications: - Minimum 3 years of experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting. - Experience with hematology, coagulation, general chemistry, blood banking, and urinalysis procedures. - Proficiency in using various laboratory instruments (e.g., Siemens Dimensions). - Experience with MediTech LIS. - ASCP, AMT, or HEW certification. - BLS certification. - Knowledge of quality assurance and control procedures. - Understanding of transmission-based precautions. - Proficiency in venipuncture and specimen collection techniques.Preferred Skills & Certifications: - Experience with antigen typing, 24-hour urine collection, acetone analysis, B-12 folate testing, bleeding time, occult blood testing, reticulocyte count, body fluid analysis, aerobic and anaerobic cultures, organism identification, crystal identification, and semen analysis. - Experience with microbiology culture reading.Special Considerations: - The traveler will never be scheduled alone; baseline staffing is 3 techs/2 phlebs. - Weekend work is required every other weekend. - The work environment is a hospital clinical laboratory.Scheduling: - 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week. - Shift times vary from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. - The manager determines the schedule. - A 36-hour unit orientation is required. - Scrubs are Caribbean Blue.
