Medical Lab Technician - Travel - $1,906 Per Week

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Medical Lab Technician in Machias, Maine, 04654! Pay Information $1,906 per week About The Position ID: 51949101 Shift: Evening Description: Job Summary The Laboratory Technologist (MLT or MT) works under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and is responsible for performing laboratory tests and accurately reporting results to the physician for use in the diagnosis, treatment and/or monitoring the treatment of diseases. The technologist also assists in the general operation of the laboratory, in quality assurance programs and in the maintenance of laboratory equipment. Independent judgment, professional education, and National certification (AMT or ASCP) is required. After probation is satisfactorily completed, the Laboratory Technologist is a general supervisor for waived, moderate and high complexity testing. The Laboratory Technologist will adhere to the Mission and Values of Down East Community Hospital and Calais Community Hospital. Job Requirements Minimum Education Associate s or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or related area of specialty. Certification/registration or certification/registry eligible as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician is required. Minimum Work Experience Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment and techniques of medical technology. Skill in both verbal and written communication. Functional Demands PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENTActive: Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds independently. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Color vision. Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position. Must be able to function in limited space and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to adapt to day-to-day temperature variations and moderate noise levels from equipment within the laboratory. EXPOSURE RISKExposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens. Organizational Expectations QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program. Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes. Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager. Leadership Capabilities COMPLIANCE Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of DECH/CCH. Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of DECH/CCH. Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer. Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer. Essential Functions Performs tasks, duties and/or complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned (hematology, immunohematology, immunology, bacteriology, microscopy, routine chemistry, therapeutic drug monitoring) according to established laboratory protocols and procedures. Performs phlebotomies, including capillary punctures and venipunctures as appropriate for the patient requiring the procedure, applying age-specific criteria as appropriate. Processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge. Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments following established procedures. Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures. Prepares and maintains reagent supplies necessary to perform tests. Validates and reports results of tests performed, accurately and in a timely manner. Assists in the maintenance and development of laboratory policy and procedural manuals. Assists with orientation and teaching students and new employees. Researches and develops new procedures as assigned. Follows established safety practices including biohazards, exposure control plan (blood-borne pathogens), infection control to include universal precautions, employee right to know (hazardous chemicals), and chemical hygiene standard. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department / unit / team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department/unit s ability to meet its goals and objectives. Attends all in-service education as required by hospital, policy and national credentialing agency requirements. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner. Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands. Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures. Other duties, as assigned, relevant to the position and department. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 9486528EXPPLAT Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) About Infojini Healthcare At Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is. Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services. Our global footprints are spread over 26+ locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients. Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals. Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need. At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff. Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months. Trained in the latest technologies, our temporary allied professionals offer you a broad spectrum of specialties in therapy, imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy. Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs – per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks). We know every healthcare facility is incomplete without its backend teams. To support this, we place proficient and trained EMR & EHR professionals after thorough skill evaluation, licensing verification. 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