Location: Enid,OK, USA
Responsibilities
St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK.? St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years.? We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.
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Position Summary:
Performs technical analytical procedures requiring knowledge and techniques in areas such as hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, coagulation, and phlebotomy as ordered by the physician. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting for laboratory instrumentation. Performs, records, and participates in evaluation of Quality Control for tests conducted.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy and specimen collection using appropriate collection techniques and devices as appropriate for age of patient.
* Demonstrates safe handling and proper collection techniques to maintain integrity and quality of specimens
* Demonstrates correct procedure for labeling, accessioning, and delivering specimens to the proper department.
* Responds promptly to phlebotomy requests for STATs, ASAPs, NOWs and outpatients, with a supportive and cooperative attitude.
* Communicates information to appropriate areas, departments and individuals. Alerts appropriate staff concerning STAT orders.
* Educates patients and documents appropriately.
* Restocks phlebotomy trays and procurement areas after use and at end of shift.
* Demonstrates ability to process patient samples for testing. Evaluates specimen quality and integrity and follows criteria for specimen rejection if indicated.
* Demonstrates ability to process unusual test requests for reference laboratory.
* Performs and records all required quality control testing, reviews and records violations, completes corrective action if necessary.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Qualifications
MLT
* Associates degree in Biological Sciences with completion of an approved Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) internship required.
* Experience preferred.
* Good written and verbal communication skills preferred.
* Basic computer skills required.
MLS
* Must have Medical Laboratory Specialist (MLS) certification from the military.
* Experience preferred.
* Good written and verbal communication skills preferred.
* Basic computer skills required.
* Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of the Facility to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment on the basis any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 and over or as otherwise defined by applicable law), disability or genetic information (including family medical history) or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State, or local law. For purposes of this policy, race includes traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair type, texture, length and protective hairstyles (including but not limited to, braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, etc.). If certain workspaces require such restrictions for health and safety reasons, non-discriminatory accommodations should be considered and implemented if feasible.
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