Medical Technologist - PRN - Lanham, MD
Children's National Medical Center, Lanham, MD, United States
Job Description - PRN Medical Technologist - Lanham/Rockville (260000N3)
PRN Medical Technologist - Lanham/Rockville - (260000N3)
Work Location:
Hours are available at Lanham, MD and Rockville, MD Locations
Work Availability:
Hours will range from 2-8 days per month available
Shift Options:
Seeking candidates that can work open and/or closing shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm
Position Summary
Performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required)
Minimum Work Experience:
1 year experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred. Good interpersonal and communication skills important. Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Technical Performance
Perform routine technical procedures as assigned following standard operating procedures.
Perform tests accurately in an organized and efficient manner.
Keep up-to-date with procedure updates.
Demonstrate competence in assigned areas.
Serve as a technical resource for Medical Lab Technicians and Laboratory Associates.
Test Results
Report tests accurately in writing, orally and/or in the LIS; demonstrate knowledge of LIS.
Follow established guidelines for reporting ST A T results and critical values, properly documenting calls.
Credit tests appropriately using correct workload exclusion codes.
Review testing logs and complete tests within shift.
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Perform equipment and instrument maintenance according to protocols.
Follow recommended manufacturer's and/or department defined instrument performance checks and calibrations prior to testing.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic instrument malfunctions following written guidelines.
Make adjustments or minor repairs with the aid of instrument manuals or technical service by telephone.
Assist Medical Lab Technician in resolving problems.
Monitor supply inventories in assigned areas to assure adequate availability; receive and stock supplies.
Quality Control
Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions.
Assist ML T and LA with unresolved problems.
Perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
Responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of supplies and reagents.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
Locations
Primary Location: Maryland-Lanham; Other Locations: District of Columbia-Washington; Work Location: Prince George’s County 2900 North Campus Way Lanham 20706.
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment, a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff. Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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PRN Medical Technologist - Lanham/Rockville - (260000N3)
Work Location:
Hours are available at Lanham, MD and Rockville, MD Locations
Work Availability:
Hours will range from 2-8 days per month available
Shift Options:
Seeking candidates that can work open and/or closing shifts: 7:00am-3:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm
Position Summary
Performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required)
Minimum Work Experience:
1 year experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred. Good interpersonal and communication skills important. Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Technical Performance
Perform routine technical procedures as assigned following standard operating procedures.
Perform tests accurately in an organized and efficient manner.
Keep up-to-date with procedure updates.
Demonstrate competence in assigned areas.
Serve as a technical resource for Medical Lab Technicians and Laboratory Associates.
Test Results
Report tests accurately in writing, orally and/or in the LIS; demonstrate knowledge of LIS.
Follow established guidelines for reporting ST A T results and critical values, properly documenting calls.
Credit tests appropriately using correct workload exclusion codes.
Review testing logs and complete tests within shift.
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Perform equipment and instrument maintenance according to protocols.
Follow recommended manufacturer's and/or department defined instrument performance checks and calibrations prior to testing.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic instrument malfunctions following written guidelines.
Make adjustments or minor repairs with the aid of instrument manuals or technical service by telephone.
Assist Medical Lab Technician in resolving problems.
Monitor supply inventories in assigned areas to assure adequate availability; receive and stock supplies.
Quality Control
Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions.
Assist ML T and LA with unresolved problems.
Perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
Responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of supplies and reagents.
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
Locations
Primary Location: Maryland-Lanham; Other Locations: District of Columbia-Washington; Work Location: Prince George’s County 2900 North Campus Way Lanham 20706.
Children's National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug‑free” work environment, a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances by all staff. Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug‑free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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