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

• Support CMH’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy
• Adhere to the CMH Compliance Program
• Assures/maintains compliance with all accreditation, statutory and regulatory standards at the local, state, and federal levels
• Comply with all organizational policies
• Demonstrate outstanding customer service/advocacy, professionalism and integrity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Additional languages preferred
• Strong reasoning/critical thinking skills
• Excellent time management, collaboration, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Operates the following equipment correctly and safely: photometer, spectrograph, colorimeter, and microscope
• Willingness to adapt to change and support new technologies as well as policies and procedures in a positive manner

• Physical requirements and environmental conditions
• High-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Position requires lifting of 21-50 pounds
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing
• Mental demands include: alertness, analytic ability, memory, concentration, judgment, initiative, precision, creativity and communication.