Medical Technologist

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing tests through approved department procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely fashion following established guidelines and physician orders. Report all tests in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures timely.

Collect blood specimens from in-patients and outpatients, remote locations, via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing as needed

Inform appropriate personnel of department supply needs ensuring uninterrupted testing.

Perform, record and analyze QC data in order to make judgments concerning the results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies.

Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiates corrective action.

Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.

Evaluate new testing methodology and contributes to writing technical laboratory procedures.

Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses and/or notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor or director when appropriate.

Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory s acceptable guidelines.

Assist Laboratory Supervisor with yearly departmental inventory.

Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognizes deviation for expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.

Operate instruments using established protocols and quality control checks: performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.

Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies

Display and promote company values

Regular attendance

Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor

Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower team

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment

Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

Exhibit sound and accurate judgment

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches

Maintain professional technical knowledge

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor s degree in Medical Technology, a related field in science, or equivalent experience.

Certification by ASCP, NCA, or AMT preferred.

Knowledge of all areas in the laboratory demonstrated through interview process.

Knowledge of computerized document system preferred.