Patientfirst

Patientfirst

Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Downingtown, PA

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$50kDetected 12 days ago
Patient CareClinical Laboratory Techniques

About the role

  • The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:
  • - Providing quality and rapid lab results involving knowledge of laboratory analyses, proper procedures, work equipment, and safety procedures;

Responsibilities

  • Understanding all checklists and being able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position;
  • Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations);

Requirements

  • Must have knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results;
  • Must be able to produce rapid, reliable, quality laboratory results during periods of high volume (100 or more patients per day);
  • Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data and clinical information;
  • Proficiency in performing venipuncture, fingerstick collections, and drug screen collections.
  • Must be able to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4-7 hours at a time);
  • Must be able to lift moderately heavy to heavy items (20-50 lbs.);
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and take initiative based on varying volume and dynamic situations.
  • Understanding an indeterminate amount of time may be required for performing various duties within the scope of each job description; all duties on the checklist are to be performed within the
  • Employee must be 18 years of age or older;

Nice to have

  • Two years of experience in clinical laboratory testing preferred.;

Compensation

  • Annual CPR certification;

Benefits

  • Ordering various lab, x-ray, and medical supplies in the medical record system for patients under the written or direct verbal orders of the Physician;
  • Using correct medical terminology;
  • Attending all mandatory training and continuing education classes (including CPR classes, code drill classes, etc.);
  • Understanding and using the medical record system, including, but not limited to processing of the patient, ordering and reporting lab tests, medical records, and hardware or software problems;
  • Operating, maintaining, and using medical and office equipment as trained;

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