Medical Technologist / MT PRN

Company: Medical City Lewisville
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: PRN
SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Medical Technologist Medical City Lewisville Position Summary: To provide quality care for the patient by performing those tests requested by the physician and by using technical skills and training, performs those tests in an expedient, accurate, and professional manner. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Model and ensure the "I AM HCA" behavioral standards are followed.
• Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
• Perform special assignments as needed/requested.
• Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.
• Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of patients.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services.
• Transport patients safely.
• Provide care of patients with a variety of medical diagnosis and resulting complications.
• Performs tests accurately.
• Maintains proficiency in all areas of the laboratory.
• Ensures testing is performed in accordance to meet the individual needs of newborns to geriatric patients.
• Responds effectively to STAT requests.
• Uses good judgment in interpreting results to ensure accuracy.
• Performs and documents all quality control as specified in a complete and timely manner.
• Properly documents all remedial action taken to correct any deficiencies noted.
• Performs and documents all prescribed equipment maintenance.
• Follows proper procedure for infection control.
• Is familiar with send out procedure.
• Processes patients and specimens in the reception area. Qualifications License/Certification/Registration:
  • Registry as a Medical Technologist with the ASCP, AMT, and/or CLS or registry eligible is required. If registry eligible must attain registry within 90 days of hire date. Education:
    • Bachelor's Degree with a strong course background in chemistry and biology or military service equivalent. Experience:
      • Previous experience in acute care hospital laboratory preferred. Special Qualifications:
        • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
        • Computer and keyboarding skills.
        • Ability to work with others to ensure quality patient care.
        • Strong problem solving skills.
        • Continuous focus on excellence in work environment.
        • Job requires ability to work all shifts as required, change priorities frequently, have good infection control skills, operate various instruments, computers, follow written instruction and know current policies and procedures.
        • Must be able to handle stress and work well with the public and the professional staff.
        • Can work effectively with all groups. At Medical City, you have options. You can choose from a variety of benefits to create a plan just for you. You can enroll in several different medical plans, if eligible, which includes vision and dental. You can even select additional -- la carte benefits to meet all your needs. Enroll in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401k (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service), flex spending accounts for medial and childcare needs, participate in our tuition reimbursement/assistance and student loan repayment programs, paid personal leave, identity theft protection discounts; auto, home, and life insurance options, and adoption assistance. About Medical City Lewisville: Medical City Lewisville is focused on providing high-quality care to our community. We are dedicated to providing family-centered care with our experienced, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, state-of-the-art technology, and compassionate environment. Built in 1976, Medical City Lewisville is a full-service medical and surgical facility offering 24-hour emergency services. We are licensed for 186 patient beds. Excellent customer service and patient safety are our top priorities. We are proud that more than 360 physicians and over 800 healthcare associates have chosen to make Medical City Lewisville their professional home. Our supportive environment, advanced technologies, and innovative medicines allow them to best treat you - our treasured patients - with the highest quality health care in a comfortable and compassionate setting. Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications immediately. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Notice Our Company's recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here . For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1- option 1.

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