Medical Lab Technician- $12,000 Sign- on Bonus

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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 25.09 - 37.64HOURLY

General Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technician, under the general supervision of a Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist or Charge Tech, is responsible for the proper performance of all laboratory procedures and reporting of test results. The Medical Laboratory Technician’s responsibilities may include receiving specimens, verifying proper patient identification, and verifying specimen acceptability. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates technical knowledge, competence, and skill in performing applicable laboratory procedures and reporting of test results in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures and all applicable regulatory standards. Demonstrates ability to appropriately prioritize work for optimal patient care and to meet established turnaround time goals. Handles varying workloads while maintaining accuracy.
2. Follows through on all tests, procedures, or tasks left from the previous shift, and reports any incomplete assignments to assure continuity of procedures. Communicates all necessary information to assure work is completed without interruption of service. Calls all critical/significant values as soon as available and documents action per protocol. Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with lab coworkers, physicians, other caregivers, patients, and vendors.
3. Consults with lead tech, supervisor, or pathologist prior to releasing test results whenever test findings are inconsistent with the clinical picture, or whenever difficulties with the procedure are encountered and are unresolved. Identifies, investigates, and communicates appropriately all unusual/unexpected results or situations.
4. Performs and evaluates all required quality control and maintenance procedures per protocol with complete and accurate documentation. Implements corrective action as appropriate. Demonstrates effective problem-solving and instrument troubleshooting skills. Recognizes deviation from expected results. Identifies, investigates, and communicates unusual or unexpected results or situations.
5. Embraces a culture of safety by ensuring all Infection Control / Safety protocols are always followed. Maintains cleanliness of own work area and equipment. Helps maintain organization and cleanliness of work/storage areas.
6. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by utilizing all supplies appropriately to avoid wastage. Replaces all supplies used during the shift to assure volumes are sufficient for the following shift, and properly disposes of waste. Rotates stock to ensure oldest supplies are used first.
7. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: Associate Degree
  ; Medical Lab Sciences
  ; Associate in Science in medical laboratory technology or 52 week military training certificate OR Senior Bachelor of Science student in Medical Technology, with successful completion of on campus courses and currently participating in clinical laboratory rotations OR Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science OR other qualifications meeting the CLIA Requirements for High Complexity Testing Personnel
  
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Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

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