Medical Technologist

DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY

FACILITY: Tift Regional Medical Center

WORK TYPE: Full Time

SHIFT: Varied

SUMMARY:

The Medical Technologist (MT) is responsible for specimen processing and testing, which involves knowledge of the theory of testing and understanding of instrument operation. The MT is responsible for a variety of functions necessary for quality assurance of testing performance, including troubleshooting, making decisions about test results and validity. Critical thinking and the ability to function independently are vital to this job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly identifies patients and patient samples.
• Using proper laboratory technique adequately processes specimens for testing.
• Using proper laboratory technique performs testing and results specimens in a timely manner adhering to required TATs.
• Troubleshoots abnormal findings/results prior to release as necessary to ensure accuracy.
• Adequately documents all issues including the RB&V of critical values.
• Performs day-to-day instrument and equipment maintenance as necessary.
• Accommodates stat orders as requested.
• Consistently reports stat results within 30 minutes.
• Accurately performs, records, and interprets quality control.
• Performs all required and expected documentation, both in written and digital formats.
• Uses appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when performing patient testing and specimen handling.
• Participates in proficiency testing in each department.
• Properly disposes of waste materials.
• Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. ("TRHS") policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Understands and adheres to: TRHS' compliance standards as they appear in TRHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons, patients, vendors, and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position.
• Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
• Attends all mandatory education programs.
• Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
• Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
• Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department.
• Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
• Manages resources effectively.
• Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel.
• Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.

EDUCATION:

• Associate's Degree in Related Field

CREDENTIALS:

• MEDICAL TECH
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Medical Lab Scientist

OTHER INFORMATION:

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Active MT, CLS or MLS certification from one of the following sources: AMT, ASCP, AAB

Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.