Medical Technologist, Full Time

Summit Hospital 2200 E Show Low Lake Road Show Low, AZ 85901, USA Responsibilities Decisions concerning sample collection and handling. Performs daily instrument maintenance and quality control. Sample testing. Collection and interpretation of data. Maintenance of accurate records and reporting of data. Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly. Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance and advanced troubleshooting; calibrating equipment utilizing approved testing procedures; monitoring quality control measures and protocols. Serves as technical resource by participating in staff training; answering questions of other professionals; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; joining professional organizations. Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel, the pathologist, the patient physician, or nurse; reporting mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials. Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential. Serves and protects the hospital and the community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JACHO) standards. Enhances laboratory services and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Other Duties Workload increases during peak times of the year. Participates in departmental and association wide informational meetings and inservices, including staff meetings, association wide forums, and seminars. Reviews department and association wide policies and procedures annually. Develops and maintains new policies and procedures as needed. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Abilities Knowledge of critical values. Knowledge of general office equipment (including the nurse call system, telephone system, fax machine, copy machine, computer, and commonly used hospital programs) as well as excellent computer, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, supervisory, interpersonal skills, basic math skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment. Knowledge of hospital equipment and programs, including all Hospital Information Systems and department specific equipment. Must read, write, speak, and understand English. Physical Demands Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical, microbial or biological science, or equivalent. OR HHS (formerly HEW) Proficiency certified (or equivalent) or Medical Technician (MT-ASCP), American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) certification. Bachelor’s or better in Microbiology. OSHA Exposure Category Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr