Medical Technologist (ASCP) jobs in Idaho

Medical Technologist, Full-Time, Flexible scheduling required (shared evening and weekend call)

DOE, Salary and benefits are market competitive

Job Summary:

Performs routine tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties.

• Interprets physician's orders and secures a requisition before performing test.
• Obtains the correct amount and type of specimen.
• Draws blood from patient's finger, heel, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid.
• Performs blood counts.
• Perform testing in accordance with AABB standards for transfusion services.
• Completes appropriate routing, handling, and processing of various medical specimens including stool, sputum, throat cultures.
• Performs tests in an accurate and timely manner.
• Informs Provider of lab results.
• Documents all requests and results of lab work accurately.
• Recognizes abnormalities and notifies provider immediately.
• Performs daily quality control and cleaning procedures per guidelines.
• Orders and stocks supplies as needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.