Description:

• Supports generalist activities, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry testing

• Interprets data and answers questions from physicians, nurses, and staff concerning test requirements, results, or specimen handling.

• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information.

• Performs, records, and reports specimen analysis in one or more sections of the laboratory in a timely manner, according to departmental policies and procedures.

• Operates complex laboratory equipment requiring special skills. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment per policy. Calibrates instruments as needed or when specified by manufacturer and/or regulations.

• Assesses accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles; correlates clinical information and recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings.

• Follows protocol for running and documenting Quality Control and CAP required proficiency testing according to policy and procedure. Collects, evaluates, and reports quality management data in order to monitor and improve laboratory performance.

• Meets regulatory and annual health assessment requirements.• Prepares stains, reagents, solutions and mounts slides for microscopic analysis as needed. Observes and analyzes reactions. Discusses abnormal or unusual results or other problems with supervisors and other appropriate personnel.

• Checks work list status on computer to make sure all work is complete and/or accounted for.

• Performs non-technical functions such as inventory of supplies, and maintaining a clean, orderly work area.

• Instructs and checks work of personnel of less skill and experience. Assists in teaching students and new personnel and may participate in other teaching programs of the hospital.

Skills:

medical technology, generalist, blood bank, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.

• 0-2 years of experience in the Laboratory.

• Proficient in 1 specialty area of the laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, or Blood Bank).

OR

• Associates Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.

• At least 2 years of experience in the laboratory.

• Proficient in 1 specialty area of the laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, or Blood Bank).

Experience Level:

Entry Leve

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.