Medical Technologist PRN
Valley Regional Medical Center
- Brownsville, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- 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 result 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.
- Bachelors Degree
- Medical Lab Scientist must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Technologist PRN opening. We review all applications. 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