MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST | PRN | Chatuge Regional Hospital

Medical Technologist

The Medical Technologist conducts a variety of clinical laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices.

Education: Graduate of an approved school for Medical Technologist and proof of having successfully passed an approved Medical Technology examination; OR graduate of an approved school for MLT program and proof of having successfully passed an approved MT examination; OR certification as a Medical Technologist by HHS.

Skills: Must be detail oriented; organized; people oriented. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must possess skills and/or abilities to care for patients of all ages.

Must possess ability to follow instructions and work according to established procedures.

Experience At least 1 year of experience as generalist in high complexity testing lab preferred.

Ages of Patients Served: Infants (Birth 1 yr), Adolescent (13 18 yrs), Toddler (1 4 yrs), Adult (19 65 yrs), Preschooler (4 6 yrs), Geriatric (65+ yrs), School Age (6 12 yrs)

Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manage stress appropriately, handle multiple priorities, make decisions under pressure, work alone, manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others, work in areas that are confined and/or crowded.

Hazards: Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents/gases. Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold. Exposure to dust/fumes/helicopter. Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to potential electrical shock. Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy. Exposure to high-pitched noises. Exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens.

Working Conditions: Spends approximately 90% of time inside. Inside work has good ventilation, comfortable temperatures.

Standing Positions: Sitting: 20% Standing: 40% Walking: 40%

Physical Demands: Light work lifting 20 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Ability to lift, push/pull with assistance, the weight of the average patient.

Physical Requirements: Ability to walk, stand, reach, lift. Good manual dexterity. Good corrected vision and hearing.

Contacts / Interacts With: Physicians, Patients/Families, Staff, Volunteers, and Public/Others.

Scope of Service: All positions at Chatuge Regional Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and, as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members.