Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist - Part-Time
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Springfield, MO, US
Company:
Jordan Valley Community Health Center is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of underserved communities through comprehensive healthcare services.
Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist will perform laboratory testing and ensure compliance with quality practices. Applicants need an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Technology and must have ASCP certification with one year of healthcare experience.
Requirements:
Credentials: Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology., ASCP Certification.
Experience: One year work experience required in the healthcare industry.
Job Description:
*This is a Part-Time position*
About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:
Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.
Job Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist will perform laboratory testing following written policies and procedures ensuring quality laboratory practices in compliance with regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood and urine, using microscope and automatic analyzers to detect abnormalities or diseases, and enter findings into computer.
- Perform calibrations and quality control accurately and efficiently as required. Able to evaluate calibrations and quality control results to determine the accuracy of patient results.
- Performs and reports on assigned analytical tests in a timely, efficient and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.
- Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results.
- Notifies supervisor and takes appropriate action when needed according to predetermined protocols.
- Performs quality control measures for all testing and ensures results meet established ranges before patient results are released.
- Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
- Prepare, reconstitute, and/or dilute reagents, controls, or patient specimens correctly for analysis.
- Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
- Follow CLIA and OSHA regulations at all times.
- Maintains a strict level of patient confidentiality.
- Performs phlebotomy skillfully utilizing proper laboratory procedures as outlined by CLSI within minimal discomfort to the patient.
- Labels and stores blood/body fluids appropriately for subsequent processing.
Health Requirements:
All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
