Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist - Blood Bank

Job Description Summary The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. The position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. It is responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. The position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens. Responsibilities and Duties 75% Independently performs complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues once training and competency assessment completed. Determines reliability of all analytic data before it can be released as a patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interprets information often based on judgmental decisions from technical procedures and instruments. Requires knowledge of medical correlation of data; interrelationships between different laboratory parameters; physiologic factors affecting data; and the effect of numerous medications and medical treatment on data. 10% Performs quality control checks on each procedure, reagents, stains, equipment, etc. Is involved in the laboratory Quality Assurance program to evaluate quality of service to hospital patients. 5% Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory education requirements (ACE). 5% Provides diagnostic information to physicians and nursing personnel regarding interpretation of patient results determined by laboratory analysis. Performs further investigative evaluations according to established protocols. 5% Miscellaneous Duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (Required) ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology certification AMT Certification considered equivalent to ASCP Or completion of all required coursework for Bachelor’s degree and completion of ASCP Certification. Superior customer service skills. Experience in an automated clinical laboratory. Work Shift Night scheduled weekly hours: 36 Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Berger Health System