Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist
Company: Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent
interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize care
for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the
care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated
team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction.
DCI Laboratory, founded in 1988 as a division of Dialysis Clinic,
Inc., is a full service laboratory responding specifically to the
needs of dialysis patients. Our laboratory division was established
in response to nephrologists' request for personnel and
instrumentation in tune with the dialysis community. The Medical
Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist, performs clinical
laboratory testing in a high, volume clinical laboratory
setting.Schedule: Full-Time; 4-10hr shifts per week;
7:30am-6:00pmBenefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and long-term care insurance provided at no additional
expense to employee
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO - paid time for
doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
- Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched
for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Among others Responsibilities What You Can Expect:
- Performs routine, diagnostic testing on clinical laboratory
specimens.
- Understands and participates in all aspects of patient testing;
pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical. Identifies problems
which could affect testing and takes corrective action.
- Operates lab equipment and instruments accurately and
efficiently including performing daily, weekly and monthly quality
control checks. Performs corrective and preventative
maintenance.
- Evaluates laboratory results against established reference
ranges recognizing abnormal or unusual results. Reports results
according to laboratory result reporting procedures.
- Recognizes and troubleshoots complex laboratory problems.
Communicates with a supervisor or medical director as needed to
resolve issues.
- Accurately documents quality control, preventative maintenance
and laboratory results.
- Uses laboratory information system to print worksheets and
reports as needed. Monitors specimen pending lists to assure that
results are reported in accordance with established turn-around
time limits.
- Anticipates and maintain supplies to assure uninterrupted
testing by restocking necessary supplies and reagents.
- Participates in and may coordinate training of employees.
- Serves as lead tech during absence of onsite supervisor.
- Participates in laboratory in-service training as well. Takes
responsibility for professional development and continuing
education.
- Maintains confidentiality of all laboratory records.
Keywords: Dialysis Clinic, Inc., Nashville , Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Nashville, Tennessee
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