Med Technician FT Days at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus El Paso TX

Under the direction of the Medical Directors and management staff, provides state of the art laboratory specimen testing, including phlebotomy, from neonates to geriatric patients ensuring patient safety.
Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Processes and tests specimens
• Reviews and reports lab results
• Performs operation, maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel
• Will also perform complex testing

Education

Required: Bachelor�s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493. 1489. Personnel who, prior to 2/28/92 have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493. 1489, Jan. 24, 2003).

Experience

Required: 2 years as a medical technologist

Certifications

Required: Registered or registry eligible in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent)