Temecula Valley Hospital Inc
Medical Laboratory Technician-Full Time Nights-Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital Inc, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Responsibilities
About Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.Medical Laboratory TechnicianFollows established procedures to perform routine and STAT clinical laboratory testing for all waived and moderate complexity testing, blood collection, and specimen processing. Makes sound decisions consistent with departmental policies and procedures and scope of practice. Handles situations not covered by written or verbal instructions appropriately. Routinely reviews pending reports and investigates and manages all outstanding specimen/test issues and delays.
Qualifications
Background Requirements:Associates of Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent
required.Valid California license as a Medical Laboratory Technician
requiredMinimum two years as a Medical Lab Technician
preferredEssential Job Duties:Accurately reads, interprets, records, and maintains records of patient testing.Learns new procedures/assignments in a timely manner.Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operation of all instrumentation.Makes sound decisions consistent with departmental policies and procedures and scope of practice. Handles situations not covered by written or verbal instructions appropriately.Routinely reviews pending reports and investigates and manages all outstanding specimen/test issues and delays. Consults with or apprises CLS, Manager, or Medical Director regarding matters beyond own scope of responsibility or knowledge.Performs other tasks as assigned by the Manager or Director.Participates in the continuing Quality Improvement process in the clinical laboratory.Performs, documents, reviews, and analyzes quality control data, identifies QC/QA trends or problems, and takes appropriate corrective action according to departmental procedures and in compliance with regulatory agencies.Ensures the validity and accuracy of test results as required by departmental policies and procedures as well as regulatory agencies.Participates in proficiency testing events.Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.Participates in continuing education programs and consults current technical literature to keep current on changes in the field.Readily recognizes and performs duties needing attention although not directly responsible and regularly helps coworkers.Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of reagent, instrumentation, or other issue that may affect patient care or delays in patient testing.Demonstrates effective, clear, and courteous oral and written communication skills, conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking pertinent questions where clarification is needed.Interacts with fellow workers to promote a harmonious, productive, and cooperative working environment.Assists in training and evaluates competency of new employees and takes action to correct deficiencies as requested by Manager and/or Director.Handles phone communication with timeliness, courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.Readily adapts to schedule changes and is flexible to work shifts and schedules as required by department needs.This opportunity offers the following:Challenging and rewarding work environmentGrowth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiariesCompetitive compensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan401k plan with company matchAbout Universal Health ServicesOne 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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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
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About Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents. The hospital features 140 private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties. TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both 2017 and 2020 and has received 10 “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring 2023. The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2023-2024 for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades 2022 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award. TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.Medical Laboratory TechnicianFollows established procedures to perform routine and STAT clinical laboratory testing for all waived and moderate complexity testing, blood collection, and specimen processing. Makes sound decisions consistent with departmental policies and procedures and scope of practice. Handles situations not covered by written or verbal instructions appropriately. Routinely reviews pending reports and investigates and manages all outstanding specimen/test issues and delays.
Qualifications
Background Requirements:Associates of Science Degree in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent
required.Valid California license as a Medical Laboratory Technician
requiredMinimum two years as a Medical Lab Technician
preferredEssential Job Duties:Accurately reads, interprets, records, and maintains records of patient testing.Learns new procedures/assignments in a timely manner.Maintains an up to date working knowledge of all technical procedures in the department and operation of all instrumentation.Makes sound decisions consistent with departmental policies and procedures and scope of practice. Handles situations not covered by written or verbal instructions appropriately.Routinely reviews pending reports and investigates and manages all outstanding specimen/test issues and delays. Consults with or apprises CLS, Manager, or Medical Director regarding matters beyond own scope of responsibility or knowledge.Performs other tasks as assigned by the Manager or Director.Participates in the continuing Quality Improvement process in the clinical laboratory.Performs, documents, reviews, and analyzes quality control data, identifies QC/QA trends or problems, and takes appropriate corrective action according to departmental procedures and in compliance with regulatory agencies.Ensures the validity and accuracy of test results as required by departmental policies and procedures as well as regulatory agencies.Participates in proficiency testing events.Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies.Participates in continuing education programs and consults current technical literature to keep current on changes in the field.Readily recognizes and performs duties needing attention although not directly responsible and regularly helps coworkers.Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of reagent, instrumentation, or other issue that may affect patient care or delays in patient testing.Demonstrates effective, clear, and courteous oral and written communication skills, conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking pertinent questions where clarification is needed.Interacts with fellow workers to promote a harmonious, productive, and cooperative working environment.Assists in training and evaluates competency of new employees and takes action to correct deficiencies as requested by Manager and/or Director.Handles phone communication with timeliness, courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality.Readily adapts to schedule changes and is flexible to work shifts and schedules as required by department needs.This opportunity offers the following:Challenging and rewarding work environmentGrowth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiariesCompetitive compensationExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan401k plan with company matchAbout Universal Health ServicesOne 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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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
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