Job description

Req # 3815
DEPARTMENT: Laboratory
REPORTS TO: Director **of Laboratory
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Technologist is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and reporting test results. All Staff Medical Technologists should follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing. Each technologist is required to maintain records that demonstrate appropriate proficiency testing, adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
The Medical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the laboratory. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units/areas/ departments policies and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Registered as a Medical Technologist by the Registry Board of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, or hold an equivalent registry. Required to have a copy of Diploma.
EXPERIENCE
No experience required. One or two years of experience is preferred for technologists working independently nights or evenings.
SKILLS
Verbal ability required to communicate effectively with other laboratory personnel, hospital staff, patients and the medical staff. Numerical ability required to calculate test data. Clerical ability to accurately record, transcribe and compare test results. Form perception required to notice pertinent details of specimens under microscopic study. Color discrimination required to distinguish various shades and colors of specimens and reactions. Sufficient organizational abilities to plan and organize workload to maximize efficient use of time. Tact and understanding required in communicating with patients, medical and hospital staff. Ability to evaluate information against measurable criteria in the performance of tests. Laboratory testing requires precise and accurate job performance carried out according to established laboratory procedures. Typing ability is helpful, as is knowledge of Word Processing and statistical software programs.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BLS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs, evaluates, troubleshoots and resolves problems with Quality Control in all areas of the laboratory before reporting outpatient results.
• Performs and documents all scheduled maintenance, calibrations and can recognize and resolve problems with malfunctioning instruments using alternate procedures and/or equipment when needed.
• Evaluates specimens for suitability for testing and recollects or notifies proper personnel of unacceptable specimens.
• Organizes, processes, prioritizes and performs clinical testing in assigned area in a timely manner, independently producing quality, accurate results while following laboratory policies and procedures.
• Knows critical result limits and responds immediately to notify appropriate personnel.
• Greets patients, physicians, and all co-workers in a professional/Planetree manner and is able to communicate either in person or via telephone to resolve problems, conflicts and/or provide information as necessary while maintaining confidentiality.
• Is able to process patient’s orders, either those presenting to the laboratory or those ordered by the care areas. To include finding/obtaining orders, entering orders into Meditech, following and using NMO guidelines, obtaining proper specimens, updating specimens into the laboratory, and distribution of the specimens for testing.
• Processes reference lab tests to include: Obtain specimen requirements and cost, order test in Reference Lab computer, process and document specimen, pack samples, pull and result reports.
• Recognizes the need and takes on other areas of the lab without being asked, including: cleaning, restocking, covering the front desk, draws, answering the phone or any other duty, regardless of the area assigned, or shift working.
• Takes responsibility to run and complete API (proficiency) surveys when they arrive in assigned department, noting when they are due, and notifying section head of any incomplete tests, and/or problems.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Escorts or directs the patient to the appropriate area of the hospital.
• May be assigned other duties and/or special projects, which the individual is qualified to perform to facilitate the operation of the department and the hospital.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.75 - $42.51 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

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