Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology and urinalysis.

• Responsible for performing moderate and high-complexity testing.

• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.

• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

• Notifies nursing unit and/or physician of critical lab values.

• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.

• Meets current documentation standards and policies.

• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Always follows standard precautions.

• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.

• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.

• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CAP, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

At Baylor Scott White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, as a medical lab tech you will processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operational duties, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

At Baylor Scott White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, as a medical lab tech you will be

Required : Bachelor's Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).

Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility.

Required : Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS). Equivalency evaluation by NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire. Licensure, as required by State.

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Requisition #: 2503030886

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