Student Med Tech

Scope of Position The East Clinical Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The East laboratory performs Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, various Manual Testing, Rapid Covid, Rapid Influenza, Manual Body Fluid and CSF cell counts and differentials as well as Transfusion Services and Central Processing. The lab provides training for new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Position Summary

The student laboratory technologist performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. East staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Student medical laboratory technicians work under the direction of the Lab manager and lead technologist.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Enrolled in a four year or two year science related field. Prefer the program to be in medical technology.

On going: Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.