Medical Technologist

Laboratory AnalystUnder 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 DutiesQuality:Participates in the Laboratory Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) policies and projectsParticipates in the Laboratory proficiency testing program to demonstrate competency, ensure quality and compliance with regulatory agenciesAuthor, revise, review and submit for approval Laboratory proceduresMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and/or participating in professional societiesPost-analytical:Reviews and releases patient results in the LIS within established turn around times, adhering to any applicable repeat analysis policiesComplies with all notification policies for critical and STAT results, documenting the notification in the LISManages instrument and interim worksheets appropriatelyPerforms preparation, distribution, storage and retrieval of Laboratory reportsPerforms Reference Laboratory result/report processingPerforms technical supply inventory and maintains appropriate supply levels to ensure continuity of servicePre-analytical:Performs venipuncture and capillary collections utilizing age appropriate technique in accordance with regulations and Laboratory policies and proceduresPerforms specimen collection and provides age appropriate patient instructions for optimal collection and sample qualityEnsures proper sample labeling and performs appropriate sample processing based on requested tests including sample quality assessment, centrifugation, separation and proper storage as neededPerforms 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 LaboratoryReviews/places electronic orders for laboratory testing ensuring completeness and medical necessity utilizing ABNs if necessaryAnalytical/Clinical:Achieves and maintains documented clinical competency as required by CLIA regulations and Laboratory policy for all in-house testing systemsPerforms 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 supervisionUtilizes Laboratory instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's and Laboratory's policies and procedures. Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as neededAnalyzes 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 issuesParticipates in new instrument/assay/method validation. Participates in training and orientation of new employees and studentsOrganizational Expectations:Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shiftHIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentialityInternal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respectInterpersonal 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 dailyEmployee Engagement:Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainingsAttends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutesCompletes all required annual education on or before the due dateKnowledge 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 fingersAbility to effectively manage considerable mental stressAbility to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken wordAbility to receive detailed information through oral communicationAbility to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate mannerFamiliarity with computer and other business machinesQualifications:Education: Proof of Associate degree or Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Medical Laboratory ScienceExperience: One year in a generalist position preferredJob License and Certification:MLT(ASCP), MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent meeting state and federal regulatory requirementsProof of bachelor's degree required.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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