Medical Lab Technician - 2nd shift
Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSOVAH Health – DanvilleWho We Are:People are our
passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who
you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a
250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain
Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an
academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses,
nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.Where We
Are: From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving
downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint,
small-town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment
scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational
institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.Why Choose Us:·
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank
package for full-time employees· Employee Assistance Program –
mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance· Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants· Professional
development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training· And
much more… Position Summary: Sovah Danville is seeking a full-time
Performs, correlate, interprets, and reports routine and special,
highly complex laboratory procedures in various sections of the
laboratory.
- Verifies patient and specimen identification before performing
any procedure.
- Performs common testing procedures, and assesses and reports
test results.
- Performs test result calculations as necessary.
- Performs and reports waived to highly complex laboratory tests
on patients by departmental policies and procedures.
- Recognizes abnormal, unusual, or unexpected test results
through correlation of data with common physiological
conditions/age of the patient.
- Follows established procedure for reporting critical values;
refers unusual or unexpected results to the supervisor.
- Recognizes the need for and suggests additional laboratory
tests for definitive diagnostic information.
- Consult with the section pathologist as necessary.
- Operates, calibrates, maintains, and checks the performance of
equipment/instruments.
- Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Performs and records all quality control procedures required
for analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and
products.
- Evaluate results of quality control and implement and document
appropriate corrective action when indicated.
- Maintains supplies needed for the performance of tests.
- Prepares and labels reagents/media according to prescribed
procedures or from the literature as necessary.
- Provides bench-level instruction as needed for new or less
skilled laboratory personnel.Minimum Education:
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science required.
- Other - Completion of a 50-week US Military Medical Lab
training course and a minimum of two (2) years of experience is
accepted in lieu of education.Required Skills:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.EEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Danville is
committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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