Medical Technologist 941

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Medical Technologist (941)

Location: Shreveport LA (LSU Health Academic Medical Center)

Job Type: Contract

Shift: Nights

Salary: Highly competitive Pay and Benefits

Are you looking for a job where you are respected and appreciated

Are you looking for a job where theres a sense of family and belonging

Do you want a job where you are rewarded very well for the exceptional care you provide

If you answered yes to the above questions read on. We want to speak with you!

Company Overview:

Impact Talent Solutions is revolutionizing Healthcare staffing. From our streamlined recruiting credentialing and onboarding process to our dedicated caring concierge customer service ITS is redefining what a healthcare staffing company should be. Come talk with us and discover the secret that many other traveling nurses know. Were waiting for you.

Our Values:

We seek to hire individuals who embody our Core Values and every decision we make large or small is guided by our genuine care for our valued client partners our amazing caregivers and for the patients who count on us all. The organizational culture we have created supports our ability to recruit motivate and empower our people at all levels to realize their full potential deliver the best possible patient care and provide worldclass customer service.

Benefits include:

• Above average pay rate
• Loyalty bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Housing allowance with various options
• Weekly Payroll Direct Deposit
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Life Insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Mentorship Programs
• Licensure reimbursement
• Relocation reimbursement
• Professional Liability Insurance and Workers Compensation
• 24/7/365 oncall live support.

Impact Talent Solutions is an equalopportunity employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or allinclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to change the contents at its discretion.

Education

Required Bachelors degree in medical technology medical laboratory science clinical laboratory science or chemical physical or biological science. Copy of Transcript.

Work Experience

Required Minimum of 2 Years

Certifications

Required Unlimited state license (if applicable). Louisiana License and National Certification as Clinical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist) The certification is listed as Preferred but is it required for the agency.

Preferred ASCP AMT or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. Any incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCPs Certification Maintenance Program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windowsstyle applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Good analytical and problemsolving skills
• Demonstrates good judgment in performing duties and conflict resolution
• Good interpersonal skills

Job Duties

• Performs develops and interprets routine and/or specialized laboratory testing independently without error within established time frames.
• Performs analyzes and records quality control and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting making judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action necessary to maintain accuracy and precision. Escalates appropriately when results are out of control and ensure adequate documentation of corrective action.
• Adheres to regulatory compliance guidelines and maintains an awareness of accreditation standards for laboratories by reviewing the most current checklist/standards. Follows safety guidelines and OIG compliance requirements and follows protocol for proficiency testing of samples.
• Participates in performance improvement opportunities by assisting in the collection and analysis of data. Manages supply and reagent inventory to support business development and cost reduction initiatives.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adaptation of explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliancerelated concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Heavy Work Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts dollies etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7 weekend holiday oncall availability).
Must be able to stoop bend reach and grab with arms and hands manual dexterity.
Must be able to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area in an area where patients enter directly with patients or with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk of exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works in a healthcare setting there may be an occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.