This is a contract job opportunity. Potential for perm
Position: Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT, Medical Technologist, Laboratory Technician 1061
Location: Mobile AL
Schedule:2nd Shift – 12:30pm- 9:30pm
Projected duration: 6 months + potential for perm
Job code:CVDJP00031061
benefits are available
Lab testing in all areas of the lab, Generalist (except micro), multi-tasking. Free standing ER dept. Not high-volume ER dept. Will be alone part of shift.
Hem, chem, Coag, urine, Blood bank (Emergency release of products)
Summary:
The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
Job Responsibilities:
Set up, adjust, maintain and clean medical laboratory equipment.
Analyze the results of tests and experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical and electrical devices.
Analyze, gather and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs and narratives.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
May examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Skills:
Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
Basic ability to work independently and manage one time.
Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results. Education/Experience:
-Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
OR
-BS in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science from an accredited college or university WITH
at least 1 year of training or experience in specialty in
which testing will be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school
of Medical Technology.
OR
-90 Semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following: 16 semester
hours of Biology courses, 16 Semester ours of chemistry [must include atleast 6 hours of
inorganic Chemistry], and 3 Semester hours of Math- along with having completed an
accredited Clinical Laboratory training program or 1 year of documented Clinical Laboratory
Training, or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.
OR
-Associates Degree in Medical Technology.
