Laboratory Student Extern Per Diem Rotate

Description

SUMMARY

The Laboratory Student Extern will be under direct supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist II, a Lead Tech or Supervisor and performs laboratory tests as assigned.

While under direct supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Lead Tech or Supervisor, the Laboratory Student Extern processes and performs laboratory testing in sections where successful completion of clinical rotation has occurred; reviews and reports lab results, and performs operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Required: Currently enrolled in a NCCLS-accredited Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Technician program and have completed all pre-clinical, core medical laboratory sciences.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA ‘88) requirement for testing personnel in a high complexity testing laboratory
• None required, this is a Laboratory Student Extern position

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English
• Ability to learn and integrate technical aspects of the laboratory as a whole
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions under stress and emergency situations
• Ability to use computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, LIS systems)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

Experience Required:

None required, this is a Laboratory Student Extern position

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.