Medical Technologist

Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the processing and analyzing of laboratory specimens and reporting of test results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science with at least 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist or
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with associate degree in Medical Technology
• Certified as an MLS, IMLS, MT or IMT (by ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, AAB or ISCLT)

• Role and responsibilities
• Process, result and report lab specimens in the clinical laboratory.
• Perform and analyze serological, biochemical, bacteriological, immunohematological, hematological, chemistry, immunochemistry, phlebotomy, urinalysis, virology and coagulation tests.
• Maintain lab records & equipment.
• Follow lab policies & procedures (including Emergency Disaster Plans).
• Perform other duties as assigned. Properly collects blood samples from newborn to deceased using venipuncture or skin puncture technique.
• Properly documents the laboratory request slip to contain collection date, time, initials, ICD10 codes, ABN signatures and signed orders.
• Labels specimen tubes with collection date, time, initials and patient information.
• Process and Maintain Quality Control specimens/practices as required by Laboratory policies.
• Performs proficiency testing surveys as assigned.
• Proficient use of various Laboratory and Hospital Information software programs.
• Properly communicates STAT or Critical Value results.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements