Tecnólogo médico / Técnico de laboratorio médico

Bonificación por inscripción

Las responsabilidades de este puesto incluyen, entre otras, las siguientes:

• Proporcionar resultados de laboratorio rápidos y de calidad, lo que implica el conocimiento de los análisis de laboratorio, los procedimientos adecuados, el equipo de trabajo y los procedimientos de seguridad;
• Following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as for test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results;
• Adhering to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documenting all quality control activities and instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance;
• Ordering various lab, x-ray, and medical supplies in the medical record system for patients under the written or direct verbal orders of the Physician;
• Assisting Physicians, Extenders, and Nurses with patient treatment and care including locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ problems, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians, Extenders, and Nurses;
• Handling Physician, Extender, and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Following the established corrective action policies and procedures of the laboratory whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance and documenting those actions;
• Identifying and troubleshooting problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results either by correcting the problem or notifying the Lab Supervisor, Lab Consultant, or Director of Laboratory Services;
• Comprender todas las listas de comprobación y ser capaz de realizar todas las tareas de las listas de comprobación asociadas al puesto;
• Using correct medical terminology;
• Keeping informed of all new policies and procedures;
• Aplicar las políticas y procedimientos establecidos según las instrucciones;
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments, stocking the lab and treatment area, and handling laundry;
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and other areas of the center as needed.
• Attending all mandatory training and continuing education classes (including CPR classes, code drill classes, etc.);
• Asistir a las reuniones de personal que se le indiquen;
• Willing to work at any center due to staffing, a center emergency, or a reduction of work;
• Estar disponible para ayudar cuando sea necesario (las pausas y las horas de comida pueden interrumpirse en cualquier momento para proporcionar la atención necesaria a los pacientes o para mantener el funcionamiento del centro);
• Understanding and using the medical record system, including, but not limited to processing of the patient, ordering and reporting lab tests, medical records, and hardware or software problems;
• Working with fellow employees and externs during on-the-job training;
• Understanding an indeterminate amount of time may be required for performing various duties within the scope of each job description; all duties on the checklist are to be performed within the shift assigned;
• Operating, maintaining, and using medical and office equipment as trained;
• Participating in maintenance assignments (i.e., when necessary and as directed);
• Realizar otras tareas que se le encomienden.

Los requisitos mínimos de formación y profesionales incluyen, entre otros, los siguientes

• El empleado debe ser mayor de 18 años;
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing;
• Experiencia mínima en mecanografía;
• Employee must be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Minimum of 60 semester hours of college, with related courses including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology; or
  • One year of documented technician training in a formal training program appropriate for the testing performed; or
  • Fifty-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of “Medical Laboratory Specialist.” Written documentation of training must be provided;
• Two years of experience in clinical laboratory testing preferred.;
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing;
• Must have knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results;
• Must be able to produce rapid, reliable, quality laboratory results during periods of high volume (100 or more patients per day);
• Conocimientos y aptitudes suficientes para utilizar y mantener los instrumentos de laboratorio;
• Conocimiento de disciplinas afines para integrar y correlacionar los resultados de las pruebas con otros datos de laboratorio e información clínica;
• Understanding of laboratory science and its application in making comprehensive analytical correlations of laboratory results with patient symptoms and diagnoses;
• Proficiency in performing venipuncture, fingerstick collections, and drug screen collections.
• Certificación anual de RCP;
• Debe ser capaz de oír pajes, timbres y el sistema telefónico;
• Debe ser capaz de permanecer sentado, de pie y caminando durante largos periodos de tiempo (posiblemente de 4 a 7 horas seguidas);
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy to heavy items (20-50 lbs.);
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and take initiative based on varying volume and dynamic situations.

Salario: 32,00 - 36,50 $, en función de la experiencia.

Prestaciones y otras retribuciones:

- Seguro médico, dental y oftalmológico para empleados y dependientes

- Seguros de invalidez, vida y dependencia

- Programa de asistencia al empleado, Cuentas de gastos flexibles, 40Plan de jubilación 1(k) (con aportación del empleador)

- Permiso anual retribuido, tiempo libre voluntario retribuido, permiso por duelo, Banco de permisos de emergencia

- Retribución de las horas extraordinarias, retribución de las vacaciones, Compensación doble por todos los días festivos trabajados

- Tratamiento médico con descuento en cualquier centro Patient First para empleados y familiares directos.

- Las bonificaciones incluyen:

- Prima de contratación

- Bonificación por rendimiento en la atención al paciente (sólo empleados del centro)

- Prima de fin de semana (sólo empleados del centro)