Medical Technologist - PRN 3rd Shift

Major Responsibilities:

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  Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
  
  



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  Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results.
  
  



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  Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment. Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction; evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
  
  



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  Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action when indicated.
  
  



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  Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
  
  



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  Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical l assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff. Assists in the development of education and training protocols; instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned.
  
  



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  Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
  
  



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  Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
  
  



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  Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. Supports the disease specific accreditations of an institution by meeting turn- around time goals.
  
  



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  Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
  
  



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  Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  
  

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  Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or
  
  



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  Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year, or
  
  



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  Medical Technologist (MT) certification issued by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
  
  

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  Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
  
  



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  Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
  
  

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  No experience required.
  
  

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  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

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  Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  



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  Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
  
  



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  May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
  
  



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  Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
  
  



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  Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
  
  



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  Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.