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POSITION SUMMARY:
Utilizes Licensed Medical Technician skills and training to perform test of samples of blood, urine and other body fluids to obtain information utilized in diagnosis and evaluation of a patient’s medical situations. Performs laboratory tests and procedures, which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with supervision.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
· Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses ability to access data, interpret age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
· Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Validation Checklist.
· Meets mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives established annually as listed on the Performance Management Plan.
· Displays courteous behavior and cooperative relationships with customers and co-workers.
JOB SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:
Duties & Responsibilities
· Based on skill levels, assists in various departments as needed.
· Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and
· automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology,
· Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory
· Reviews the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting. Does not report questionable test
· results, notifies supervisor and if needed, has specimen recollected for all tests.
· Performs testing on pending laboratory specimens, completes work as assigned, and reviews or resolves
· any pending tests to the next shift.
· Performs proficiency testing as needed.
· Calls and documents critical values within time limits established.
· Maintains instruments, performs basic instrument troubleshooting, and calls vendor technical service
· promptly with more complicated problems.
· Takes the initiative to assist in other areas of the department when needed, based on technical ability.
· Assists in performing venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics
· when needed.
· Actively participates in the training and orientation of new employees.
· Actively participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives of the department.
· Reports results accurately in computer with less than 2 errors per year which require a corrected report. No
· serious errors are permitted.
· Performs and verifies Quality Control results accurately/timely, and documents corrective action to resolve
· any QC outliers.
· Assists in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures as requested by
· supervisor/manager
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager or Laboratory Director.
POSITION QUALIFICATION:
· Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology (MT), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Biological sciences or related field of study preferred. Will accept an associate degree in a laboratory science or be qualified under CLIA guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technician with an approved National Certification for MT.
· Three to five years of experience preferred, but a recent graduate is acceptable.
· Approved National Certification with ASCP, or AMT. Recent graduate must be eligible to sit for MT or equivalent certification exam as MT (ASCP or AMT) and is required within 180 days of hire.
· Good communication skills and basic computer skilled needed.
Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.