Medical Technologist

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor in conjunction with the Manager of Laboratory Services, is responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex analysis on clinical samples to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease.

Position Function and Duties:

Quality:

· Participates in the Laboratory Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) policies and projects

· Participates in the Laboratory proficiency testing program to demonstrate competency, ensure quality and compliance with regulatory agencies

· Author, revise, review and submit for approval Laboratory procedures

· Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and/or participating in professional societies

Post-analytical:

· Reviews and releases patient results in the LIS within established turn around times, adhering to any applicable repeat analysis policies

· Complies with all notification policies for critical and STAT results, documenting the notification in the LIS

· Manages instrument and interim worksheets appropriately

· Performs preparation, distribution, storage and retrieval of Laboratory reports

· Performs Reference Laboratory result/report processing

· Performs technical supply inventory and maintains appropriate supply levels to ensure continuity of service

Pre-analytical:

· Performs venipuncture and capillary collections utilizing age appropriate technique in accordance with regulations and Laboratory policies and procedures

· Performs specimen collection and provides age appropriate patient instructions for optimal collection and sample quality

· Ensures proper sample labeling and performs appropriate sample processing based on requested tests including sample quality assessment, centrifugation, separation and proper storage as needed

· Performs Reference Laboratory procedures for clinical and anatomical samples including sample receiving, processing, ordering and sending out samples utilizing manual, interfaced and online mechanisms to the Reference Laboratory

· Reviews/places electronic orders for laboratory testing ensuring completeness and medical necessity utilizing ABNs if necessary

Analytical/Clinical :


· Achieves and maintains documented clinical competency as required by CLIA regulations and Laboratory policy for all in-house testing systems

· Performs all complexity of testing in accordance with Laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrates organizational skills to effectively and efficiently manage the laboratory workload with or without supervision

· Utilizes Laboratory instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's and Laboratory's policies and procedures. Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as needed

· Analyzes and reviews quality control in accordance with Laboratory policy prior to releasing patient results to ensure accurate results. Investigates/troubleshoots/ resolves/ documents any instrument/assay/quality control issues

· Participates in new instrument/assay/method validation. Participates in training and orientation of new employees and students

Organizational Expectations:

· Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

· HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

· Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

· Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

· Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

· Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

· Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

· Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

· Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

· Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

· Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

· Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

· Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

· Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications:


· Education: Proof of Associate degree or Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Medical Laboratory Science

· Experience: One year in a generalist position preferred


· Job License and Certification:

o MLT(ASCP), MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent meeting state and federal regulatory requirements

o Proof of bachelor's degree required.

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