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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: LAKEWOOD, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Title: Medical Technologist - Per Diem SC (3604)<BR>Location: WA-Lakewood-St Clare Hospital<BR>Job Number:_1100010120<BR>Job Summary:<BR><BR><BR>This job is responsible for performing moderately complex to highly complex and specialized clinical laboratory tests/analyses of human blood, urine and other body fluids, tissues or substances using manual or automated techniques to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, management and treatment of disease/injury. Specific areas of accountability may include one, or a combination of, the following disciplines: transfusion service, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, immunology, toxicology and/or urinalysis. Work includes 1) analyzing, interpreting, confirming, documenting and delivering test results; 2) operating and maintaining standard Lab instrumentation and equipment; and 3) using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) in the performance of job duties.<BR><BR><BR><BR>On a shift basis, and in the absence of lab supervisor, lab manager or lab director, an incumbent may be assigned responsibility for serving as a Tech-In-Charge.  <BR><BR>Essential Duties:<BR>* <BR>Operates complex automated analysis equipment and/or laboratory computer system to perform designated tests; sets up and adjusts laboratory equipment and apparatus appropriate for the designated test(s).<BR>* <BR>Stains and prepares slides of specimen material for microscopic examination and evaluation; prepares chemical solutions and reagents; maintains growth and virulence of cultures; observes reactions and makes/records readings of test results.<BR>* <BR>Records test data, makes statistical calculations, compares laboratory results with normal values and investigates atypical results to determine cause.<BR>* <BR>Evaluates and determines validity of test sample value(s) based on testing of quality control materials.<BR>* <BR>Recognizes and addresses unexpected test reactions, errors and discrepancies. <BR>* <BR>Utilizes the LIS in the performance job duties, to include: looks up patient information; enters testing data/results.<BR>* <BR>Develops, tests, documents and implements new test methodologies, including quality control parameters, by evaluating guides or possible alternative approaches to standard methods; recommends updates to the procedure directory in the LIS (Laboratory Information System. <BR>* <BR>Provides consultative services regarding laboratory procedures, test results and examinations to medical staff, laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers. <BR>* <BR>Keeps abreast of new technical and theoretical procedures, departmental policies and procedures.<BR><BR>Qualifications:<BR><BR>Education:<BR>* <BR>Bachelor&#39;s Degree from a regionally-accredited college/university, including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics AND successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Technologist program<BR>Experience:<BR>* Two years of full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Immunohematology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Clinical Microscopy within the past ten year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  </font></td>
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