Medical Technologist - Night Shift

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.

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Nurse - Night Shift LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Details: 3rd SHIFT LPNDo you enjoy talking with and caring for the aging resident, one who has a wealth of knowledge and life experiences to share? Then perhaps an LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Shift Supervisor, full time or part time with us is right for you? In our home-like healthcare community you will be in charge of the well being and healthcare of our residents, assisted and independent living. Bring your LPN Licensed Practical Nurse experience to one of the best places to work, offering you a family-like, non-union, smoke free environment, with competitive compensation and great benefits! In this LPN Nurse Shift Supervisor position you will be:   Building genuine, warm, trusted and quality relationships with our residents Communicating healthcare details and needs with resident’s family and physicians Scheduling doctor’s appointments and ordering medications Assigning duties, overseeing personal care aides, med techs, and other healthcare staff Assessing those not feeling well, collecting healthcare information such as urine samples, and blood pressure checks Using computerized pharmacy program, and delivering medication to residents Writing and giving input on care plans, including validating dementia and Alzheimer’s Reviewing shift reports, including discharges, returns, and new admittance Receiving and adopting coaching provided by the nursing department supervisor and other Country Meadows family members

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LAB ASST II CERT FT (1.0) NIGHT - SMC LABORATORY-1205012479

Details: Job:  Phlebotomy/Blood/Medical Asst Hospital/Facility:  168-Sierra Medical Center - El Paso, TX Shift Type* :  Nights If other shift, specify :   Shift begin time:   Shift end time:   This position performs the functions of the reception staff and central processing staff or the laboratory. Duties include: registering outpatients into the laboratory and hospital information systems. 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.

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