Details: JOB SUMMARYPerforms laboratory assays on a variety of patient samples such as blood and body fluids, evaluates data for accuracy and appropriateness, and reports results to clinicians for patient diagnosis and treatment. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES1. Follows all Laboratory and Hospital safety policies.2. Operates all department equipment safely and according to manufacturer guidelines. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures to best of ability alerting proper personnel of equipment problems.3. Follows all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.4. Takes part in inter and intra-department QA initiatives.5. Responds to department staffing needs by covering extra shifts when necessary.6. Maintains technical competency and seeks clarification when necessary.7. Effectively utilizes all necessary LIS functions.8. Assists supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing.9. Collects blood samples, accurately identifying and labeling patient sample according to laboratory policy. Utilizes proper phlebotomy techniques and appropriate specimen containers. 10. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.11. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit. UNIT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES1. Performs and evaluates for accuracy all stat procedures in the Chemistry and Serology sections.2. Is able to prioritize stat testing to ensure optimal patient care.3. Follows laboratory guidelines with regards to reporting panic or critical lab results and is able to explain antibody problems or transfusion delays to clinicians.4. Performs and interprets routine and advanced immunohematologic procedures, such as types and screens antibody panels and antigen typings, as indicated.5. Prepares and issues appropriate blood and blood components for transfusion.6. Evaluates patients for RhIG candidacy and orders such appropriately.7. Performs and evaluates for accuracy all STAT and routine testing in the Hematology section.8. Using appropriate media, plates all cerebral spinal fluid cultures received on night shift.9. Performs Rapid Beta Strep screens, upon request.10. Prepares and stains gram stains for physician review, upon request.11. Performs Fetal Fibronectin testing, upon request.
Showing posts with label Medical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Medical. Show all posts
Monday, 30 July 2012
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Associate Director, Regulatory Medical Writing
Details: Overview:POSITION SUMMARY:Provides technical and editorial expertise and administrative guidance to medical writers within the Worldwide Clinical Research Department with regard to regulatory document preparation processes, standards, quality, and timeliness in support of drug development, product registrations, and product marketing. The incumbent creates, revises, and maintains document templates; manages and oversees document quality control; coordinates clinical quality assurance workflow; and edits and critically reviews regulatory documents. Depending on the structure of the group, the role may be mainly focused on the operational aspects of document preparation or on document review, editing, and writing.Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYProvides technical expertise to writers in the use of document templates and other tools for the preparation of regulatory documents to ensure adherence to relevant standards and applicable regulations and guidelines.Provides editorial expertise to writers in the preparation of high“‘quality regulatory documents to ensure both high editorial quality and adherence with agreed writing standards.Provides administrative guidance to writers to ensure that standard processes and accepted practices are followed with regard to developing schedules and the overall preparation of documents.Develops and maintains document templates and guidance documentation.Works with writers and quality control (QC) staff to schedule document QC according to agreed time lines, and manages the QC workload.Works with writers and Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) to schedule document audits according to agreed time lines.Performs macroediting of documents for organization, content, structure, and tone, and to ensure documents are consistent within clinical programs, and microediting of documents for punctuation, grammar, sentences, paragraphs, and writing styles.Critically reviews regulatory documents for content for comprehension and to ensure inclusion of clear and consistent messages.Represents Regulatory Medical Writing on interdepartmental projects and initiatives within Cephalon.10. Prepares regulatory documents as a senior contributor.
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Medical Technologist (Microbiology) - PRN
Details: Position Summary:Responsible for competently performing moderate and high complexity testing. Analyzes, reviews and reports test results and quality control results andtakes remedial action when indicated. Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing.Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality control, performance improvement and safety.
Sunday, 15 July 2012
Medical Lab Technician-MLT
Details: Education:High School Dilploma/GED plus successful completion of accredited Laboratory Technician program. Certifications:Certification or eligible for Certification as a MLT by the ASCP. Experience/Abilities:Able to meet physical and sensory requirements of the job. Able to meet health standards for Hospital employment. Prior hospital experience preferred. Able to participate in laboratory Quality Assurance Program. Ability to perform phlebotomy services required. Ability to collect specimens and perform tests.
Medical Science Liaison
Details: Sanofi-aventis is facing the future and leading the way as the 3rd largest pharmaceutical company in the world and number 1 in Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven therapeutic areas: cardiovascular disease, thrombosis, oncology, diabetes, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines.Embrace this opportunity to join a diverse and talented group of individuals championed to take on innovation and change in our rapidly expanding organization.Location: Los Angeles/Orange CountySUMMARY:The Medical Science Liaison will be responsible for engaging with specified key thought-leaders (KTLs) in their territory through appropriate high level scientific support for research activities, publications, consulting, and other medical affairs initiatives. The MSL will be the primary conduit for Medical Affairs communications and interactions for their assigned institutions. They will ensure effective communication across multifunctional teams in carrying out Medical Affairs tactics. Extensive knowledge of Hematology Malignancies, Solid Organ Transplant (SOT), Immunology and field medical affairs is strongly preferred. The position will report to the Regional Director, Hematology/SOT Field Medical for MSLs.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:•Engage with specified KTLs and assigned institutions to provide scientific support for existing strategic products and pipeline agents upon request or in fulfillment of an approved Medical Affairs initiative.•Serve as a primary liaison for connecting KTLs and their affiliate institutions with appropriate Medical Affairs initiatives that forward the scientific progress of our brands.•Provide scientific and liaison support for the involvement of KTLs with Sanofi in Malignant Hematology and SOT research activities including corporate sponsored trials and unsolicited requests for interactions related to Investigator Sponsored Trials (ISTs).•Obtain, assimilate, organize and report appropriate competitive and clinical intelligence in a concise, clear manner and compliant with any applicable Sanofi policies and procedures.•Attend assigned scientific congresses for the purposes of gaining scientific insights, supporting the communication of information about Sanofi in Malignant Hematology and SOT disease states which may potentially include Sanofi products, research, obtaining competitive and clinical intelligence, and supporting KTL interactions.•Develop and execute Field Medical Affairs plans at the assigned territory level in full alignment to the Medical Affairs strategies and tactics. Territory plans may include specific institutional plans.•Provide reports, assessments and KTL and customer insights in a clear, succinct and timely fashion.•Engage with assigned Hematology Cooperative Groups to support their scientific and research needs that are consistent with Sanofi Hematology Medical Affairs strategy.•Collaborate with scientific communications to support development of publications and communications.•Maintain and continually develop scientific knowledge in Malignant Hematology and SOT related to approved Sanofi Hematology and SOT products, Sanofi pipeline agents, and the relevant competitive landscape.•Assist with implementation and engagement of KTL participation in advisory boards, consultant meetings and other scientific meetings consistent with all Sanofi policies, procedures and processes.Key Success Factors:•Develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners, peers, and others within the US Medical Affairs and commercial organizations•Communicate with all medical, research and development and commercial counterparts to enhance the successful implementation of assigned or expected field medical strategies and tactics.•Ensure the execution of activities which lead to the attainment of individual objectives and results. Achieve results for any assigned projects teams and tasks.•Identification and involvement of existing and new KTLs with appropriate medical affairs initiatives•Contribute KTL and customer insights related to research and medical affairs interests.•Fully compliant to all Sanofi policies, procedures and processes.
Friday, 13 July 2012
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Details: Medical Laboratory ScientistASCP - CertifiedFull-time positions available, working 3p to 11p with rotating weekends.Rapides Regional Medical CenterHuman Resources Department318-769-3100Apply online atrapidesregional.comEOE-AA Employer M/F/V/D
Medical Technologist FT Eves Microbiology Lab /Wkends Rotate
Details: Job: Laboratory The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing in one or more sections of the laboratory that assists with the diagnosis of patients. The tasks and responsibilities include:Processes specimens, prepares reagents, performs testing procedures; reports and interprets test results.Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods.Works with Physician to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests.Serves as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians and phlebotomists as needed.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Technician
Details: Physician's office in Apex, NC. Starting three days a week to become full time. Associates degree and two years of clinical laboratory experience required. send resumes to Source - News & Observer
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Medical Technologist - Laboratory - Per Diem, as needed *
Details: POSITION SUMMARY (includes, but is not limited to):Under the general supervision of the director of laboratory services or designee, performs laboratory tests demonstrating understanding of normal ranges due to sex and/or age from neonatal through geriatric population groups. Performs automated, semi-automated and manual procedures in the fields of bacteriology, parisitology, hematology, serology, chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology according to established procedures and policies. Reports results according to established professional standards, following interpretation, verification and validation of procedures. Works actively and cooperative with nursing and other hospital staff to ensure timely patient care.
Medical Technologist - Core Lab
Details: Job Description:General duties of a medical technologist including chemistry, hematology, immunochemistry, coagulation, blood banking and microbiology. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP) or equivalent, at least one year clinical training. Steward Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Medical Technologist - Core Lab
Details: Job Description:General duties of a medical technologist including chemistry, hematology, immunochemistry, coagulation, blood banking and microbiology. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP) or equivalent, at least one year clinical training. Steward Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Medical Technologist - Microbiology FT-1205010740
Details: Job: Med Tech Hospital/Facility: 800-Atlanta Medical Center - Atlanta, GA Shift Type* : 12 Hour Day If other shift, specify : Shift begin time: 6:00 AM Shift end time: 6:00 PM Connect with Atlanta Medical Center on Facebook (www.facebook.com/atlantamedcenter) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/atlmedicalctr) to be the 1st to hear about new open positions.Atlanta Medical Center, formerly Georgia Baptist Medical Center, is a 467-bed Regional Level I Trauma teaching facility sprawled across two city blocks near the heart of downtown Atlanta. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Atlanta Medical Center has an esteemed tradition of commitment to excellence in patient care and service to the community. The medical center provides general medical, surgical and women's services, as well as specialized programs in cardiology, oncology, perinatology, neonatology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, psychiatry, neurosurgery, same day surgery and trauma. We are firmly committed to maintaining a tradition of excellence in teaching - combining knowledge, technique and technology in every area of modern medicine. We are an employer of choice as well as a leader in healthcare. In 2011, Atlanta Medical Center was 1 of only 8 Tenet hospitals to receive Tenet's elite Circle of Excellence award and we were also named as one of the Top Work Places by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. AMC received the Circle of Excellence award in 2010 as well. In 2008, Atlanta Medical Center was named as one of the Top Ten Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Magazine. This ranking placed AMC as the highest in the healthcare industry. In 2006 and 2005 we again received Tenet's Circle of Excellence award. AMC was named as one of the Best Places to Make a Difference by the Atlanta Magazine in 2004. The Atlanta Business Chronicle named Atlanta Medical Center as one of the Top Five Best Places to Work in Atlanta in 2003 and in 2002 we tied for First Place as the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Atlanta Medical Center is also highly committed to providing quality services to our patients. We hold the following designations: Bariatric Center of Excellence Gold Plus Stroke Center (the 1st in Georgia) American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in Heart Failure American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in Coronary Artery Disease American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in StrokeAMC has a 96.5% quality rating (which exceeds state and national averages) and is a regional Level I Trauma Center that receives patients from 67 other hospitals. Atlanta Medical Center's Laboratory Services department offers a wide range of services to include: histology, cytology, microbiology, blood bank as well as general lab. The laboratory department focuses on customer service and quality of tests results and our lab is CAP and AABB accredited. Our employees enjoy:1. $3,000.00 sign on bonus or $10,000.00 student loan repayment program for FT employees2. Relocation Assistance for FT employees3. Rotating weekends and holidays (every 3 to 4 weekends)4. Night shift cross trained to various areas. The Medical Technologist will perform standardized to complex laboratory tests in the general lab Section; assignments often require technical expertise and independent judgement. Some of the duties include:1. Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification2. Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area3. Investigates and resolves pending and incomplete work, clerical and technical discrepancies4. Performs and records quality control, takes and documents appropriate action5. Troubleshoots problems with procedures, Quality Control, instruments and computer6. Recognizes unreasonable results/ patient information and reacts appropriately7. Participates in proficiency testing8. Meets expected requirements of Laboratory Continuing Education program9. Performs appropriate repeat testing when abnormal results are found10. Judges specimen adequacy/ integrity11. Reports and investigates computer problems and instrument problems12. Completes testing within turn-around time guidelines13. Organizes and completes several tasks simultaneously without loss of accuracy14. Adheres to all policies to prevent the exposure of self patient or other employees to blood borne pathogen and safety hazards Tenet offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and to all employees regardless of sex, age, race color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Medical Technologist - Core Lab
Details: Job Description:General duties of a medical technologist including chemistry, hematology, immunochemistry, coagulation, blood banking and microbiology. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, MT (ASCP) or equivalent, at least one year clinical training. Steward Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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