Medical Technologist

The Community - Crownpoint, NM

Crownpoint is in McKinley County, New Mexico, founded in 1912. The population was 2,278 at the 2010 census. It is on the Trails of the Ancients Byway, one of the designated New Mexico Scenic Byways. The Trail of the Ancients is a New Mexico Scenic Byway to prehistoric archaeological and geological sites of northwestern New Mexico. It provides insight into the lives of the Ancient Puebloan, Navajos, Utes and Apache people. Geological features include canyons, volcanic rock features, and sandstone buttes. Several of the sites are scenic and wilderness areas with recreational opportunities. In 1912, Crownpoint was founded by Samuel F. Stacher as an Indian Agency to serve the Navajo People in the Pueblo Bonito Agency of Northwestern New Mexico. A schoolhouse, agency office and powerhouse were first built to accommodate future planned establishments. Explore Crownpoint here. Crownpoint Health Care Facility The Crownpoint Health Care Facility serves a population of 20,000 Navajo people. The staff consists of primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, at a 32-bed hospital. The daily inpatient load is nine; daily outpatient visits are 151; annual OB cases are 275; and annual ER cases number about 5,500. Location: Highway 371 & Route 9 Junction, Crownpoint NM, 87313

Duties (include but are not limited)

Performs a wide range of clinical laboratory tests / examinations per requests by medical staff for use in clinical diagnosis, patient screening, monitoring patient therapy and status and other authorized purposes including but not limited to the following:

• Performance of standardized procedures in accordance with established methodology manuals, technical references and precedents. Exercises judgment to locate and select the most appropriate guides and references to apply for specific purposes. On an irregular or intermittent basis, makes minor deviations to adapt or modify established guides to specific situations.
• Performance of non-standardized procedures involves the use of methods, techniques, instructions or other processes or actions, which are not fully covered in detail by instructions or in laboratory procedures manual. Performance of tests/examination requires experienced judgment in determining the "best", (i.e., most accurate and reliable) way to perform procedures.
• Performance of laboratory procedures which involve the extension of methods for clinical laboratory use. The development of extended methods involves such activities as a thorough and extensive review of the methodology, and literature; an evaluation of the value of the material the development of ideas on how to approach the problem or questions at hand; the selection of methods and ideas that appear to be slightly applicable or useful; adaptation of the methods selected to meet the characteristics of the substances involved or the requirements of the assignment; experimentation, processing and validation of the tests/examinations development or criteria for quality control checks; and devising and writing guides and instructions for local laboratory use.

• Performs the following in connection with accomplishment of duties outlined in paragraph A above:
• Withdraws appropriate of blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture. Instructs patients and/or hospital personnel in the collection, preservation and transport of specimens.
• Sets up, operates and/or utilizes appropriate equipment, instruments, container and other devices and material to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances. Assures that such critical characteristics as temperature, humidity volume, etc., are observed. Prepares solutions, stains, reagents and media required for the conduct of tests/examinations. Performs such related tasks as labeling; cleaning and sterilizing equipment, glassware and instruments; and writing reports on results.
• Interprets and evaluates results of tests/examinations in process and upon completion in order to recognize anticipated reactions and departures from the norm. Exercises professional judgment and experience in determining the causes or possible significance of improper or imprecise outcomes and in repeating or altering procedures and techniques to correct abnormalities and deviations.
• Performs preventive maintenance, periodic inspection and performance testing of equipment and instruments together with the maintenance of appropriate records.

• On an individual assignment or project basis, conducts and/or participates in development work related to clinical laboratory operations to include:
• Formulating, documenting and introducing new tests/examinations into the laboratory;
• Defining and installing quantity standards and controls to ensure accuracy of test results;
• Establishing standards and preparing instructions for calibrating, adjusting and repairing of equipment instruments and standardizing solutions.

• Provides guidance and training to ancillary laboratory and other personnel when assigned to train in designated section or specializations.
• Maintains professional knowledge and proficiency in medical technology through continuing education, staff meetings, and participation in professionally oriented activities.
• Works on a regularly assigned, rotational or callback basis to provide continuity of laboratory services during evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends, seven days a week, 24 hours per day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at the least ACSP eligible or certified MT; other acceptable credentials are AMT, HEW.
• B.S. degree in a Biological Sciences-related field.
• Must have 2 letters of recommendation
• At least 5 years' experience as a technologist.
• Familiar with CMS and TJC regulations and capable of compliance with the same.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.
• Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.

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