Medical Technologist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Provides for the care, diagnosis and safety of patients. Collects, processes and analyzes blood, body fluids, tissues and excrements. Analyzes, validates and reports laboratory results in compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree plus clinical internship in Medical Technology (Clinical Laboratory Science).

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or NCA certification - or - board eligible and must become certified within one year.

Related Experience

Minimum: N/A

Preferred: One year hospital lab experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum: N/A

Preferred: Computer skills, customer service skills, troubleshooting skills.

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.

Physical/Mental

Minimum:

Requires considerable walking, standing, bending and ability to lift boxes and containers of fluid that weigh 40 lbs or more. Percent of time spent standing is 80% of the workday. All clinical laboratory testing requires concentration and attention to detail. Subject to frequent interruptions and changing of work priorities. Position requires 20 - 50% of the day spent on computer data entry. Must be able to pass a color blindness test.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequently exposed to blood and body fluids, low levels of radiation, infectious diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, sharps, fumes, and gases. Fast paced, potentially stressful environment.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Flexibility - Demonstrates exceptional ability and willingness to take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and cultural differences while managing competing priorities.

Accountability - Willingly accepts personal responsibility for decisions, actions, attitudes and behaviors which contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. Communicates effectively, follows through on assignments, uses resources efficiently, participates in learning opportunities and treats others with respect and dignity.

Excellence - Serves as a role model and performs job responsibilities to the highest standards in every situation. Delivers "Something More" that ensures a more complete and personally satisfying experience for every customer.

Focus - Understands and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the mission and values of the organization while contributing to the overall success of the strategic plan. All actions are rooted in providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory procedures and processes.

Reports accurate patient laboratory results with minimum errors.

Reviews results based on knowledge of age related normals.

Works within all safety guidelines.

Uses quality control results in determining validity of patient results.

Is aware of Lab QA issues and works to improve them.

In lower workload time, performs order audits or other functions to improve quality.

Meets laboratory service goal with regard to stats.

Maintains at least average workload output on each bench worked.

Uses professional judgment to set workload priorities.

Assists coworkers when work is complete.

Demonstrate a positive attitude toward change.

Promotes new ideas based on the needs of the customers.

Supports coworkers in improving productivity and meeting service goals.

Provides leadership support to MLT and non-technical staff.

Actively seeks out additional tasks to improve service.

Initiates positive work environment.

Performs instrument troubleshooting procedures.

Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory procedures and assists students and Medical Laboratory Technicians.

Responds to workload needs by flexing between laboratory benches.

Trains students and new staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION

To ensure appropriate utilization of Protected Health Information (PHI) associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Saint Mary's Confidentiality of Information Standards, as well as other regulatory entities, individuals employed in this position will be granted systems and information access as appropriate for this position.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The listed duties may be changed at the discretion of the incumbent's supervisor.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.