Student Med Technologist Micro PRN

Trinity Health

3mo ago

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Job
Part-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Des Moines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or in Chemistry, Biology or related field.
Must be actively enrolled and have completed one rotation of the clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program.
Computer skills required.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Identifies patients/specimens using two unique patient identifiers and accurately labels specimen containers.
Performs specimen processing as needed. For example, proper identification, aliquoting, plate streaking, preparing slides, special handling, and required documentation.
Performs testing under supervision of technical staff.
Performs instrument maintenance according to established protocols.
Performs quality control and instrument calibrations under supervision of technical staff.
Assists in management of pending logs to ensure appropriate testing turnaround times.
Follows established procedures and policies including infection control and blood-borne pathogens.
Handles chemicals according to established safety protocols.
Meets defined workload productivity standards. Supports and utilizes LEAN principles.
Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers and instrument-related computer software.
Handles incoming and outgoing telephone calls utilizing good customer service skills and knowledge of the laboratory.
Assists technical personnel to troubleshoot issues related to specimen quality, instrument/method performance and analytical interferences to ensure patient results match clinical status.
Maintains supply inventories.

FAQs

What types of specimens will I be processing and testing in this role?

You may work with blood, urine, and body fluid specimens in various laboratory testing departments.

What tasks will I be assisting with as a Student Med Technologist Micro PRN?

You will assist technical personnel with analyzer maintenance, testing workflow, and specimen tracking.

What patient populations will I be working with in this position?

You will be working with patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults.

Trinity Health

We are one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.

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Mission & Purpose

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.