Medical Technologist
Company: Harris Regional Hospital
Location: Sylva
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are
appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris
Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including
orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and
emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy,
imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of
subspecialty care. -Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local
restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to
Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by
waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and
biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern
Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size
four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate
programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC,
and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150
miles from Sylva.Why Choose Us:
- - -Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for
full-time employees
- - -Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees
- - -Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial
wellness assistance
- - -Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- - -Opportunities for education and training through partnership
with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
- - -And much more---POSITION SUMMARY:Performs chemical,
bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures for which
competency has been verified. -Maintains in a timely manner,
records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality
control. -Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control
runs and implements necessary remedial action. -Reviews relevant
laboratory reports for extraordinary results and clerical errors
before they are reported to the patient's medical record.
-Maintains equipment in accordance with defined policies and
protocols and logs preventive and remedial maintenance of
equipment. -Participates in development of new procedures and
policies. -When indicated is expected to implement changes to
existing procedures and provide educational updates to staff.
-Continuously helps to monitor job performance of peers or other
employees to include participation in peer reviews and may
recommend rewarding/assigning duties within scope of position
responsibility. -Performs secretarial, phlebotomy and specimen
reception duties.QUALIFICATIONS:Medical Technologist/Clinical
Laboratory Scientist B.S. (ASCP), or
Medical Technologist (AMT/ASCP) with B.S. or B.A. degree in
Biology, Chemistry or Physics or equivalent.
Registry eligible/passing registry within 3 years of hire
date.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1. - -Sufficient sight (includes color
discrimination), manual dexterity and mobility to function
efficiently in exercising job responsibilities.
2. - -Stands or sits for long periods and walks short distances for
most of work shifts.
3. - -Uses tools and electrical devices to repair instruments and
check equipment.
4. - -Able to lift 25 lbs. as required to stock reagents and
various lab supplies.
5. - -Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written).
6. - -Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and
develop priorities during stressful situations.
7. - -Works scheduled hours that include weekends, holidays, and
nights as necessary.EEOC Statement:
Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis
protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Equal
opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for
diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Harris Regional Hospital, Asheville , Medical Technologist, Other , Sylva, North Carolina
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