MLT / Medical Technologist SIGN ON BONUS (FT-Nights) - JCMC - Johnson City, TN

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Job description

Johnson City Medical Center Laboratory Full Time

Description

Job Description:

Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT II) is responsible for the performance of a variety of moderate to high complexity testing to aid the diagnosis and treatment of disease under the professional direction of a qualified Medical Technologist or other certified Laboratory Scientist as defined by appropriate regulation(s). The MLT II may have direct patient contact if performing phlebotomy, pediatric sweat chloride testing, bone marrow assistance, and/or therapeutic phlebotomy procedures. The scope of care may include the testing performed on neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients. Responsibilities include basic troubleshooting and repair of selected instrumentation. The MLT II must have an understanding of the technical aspect of all diagnostic procedures being performed, including the steps to take for unacceptable test/quality control performance and results.

The Medical Laboratory Technician II may be asked to serve as first contact for medical personnel with regards to problem solving and resolution; involving the Medical Laboratory Technician III, Medical Technologist, Technical Specialist or Manager as needed.

The Medical Laboratory Technician II may be requested to assist with the clinical training of students and/or orientation of new employees. The MLT II supports the Laboratory's Performance Improvement Programs to ensure services exceed quality and customer service standards. The responsibility of supporting a self-directed laboratory team concept is demonstrated by having a positive attitude, willing to give and accept constructive criticism, always maintaining a high-quality work standard and willing to accept other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Associate's degree in a chemical, physical, biology, biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution to include clinical laboratory training; or Successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician); or Meet CLIA Standard; Testing personnel qualification 42CFR493.1423 for moderate complexity testing and 42CFR493.1489 for high complexity testing as applicable. A State of Tennessee License is not required. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications:
Certification by the ASCP, AMT, or other organization deemed comparable is not required but preferred.

Work Requirements:
Shift: Night
On Call: No
Weekends: Rotating
Travel Required: No Travel

Location:
Johnson City Medical Center

Job Type: Full-time

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