Performs complex clinical laboratory testing in general lab and blood bank sections while maintaining equipment and quality assurance records. Acts as a technical resource and supervisor in the absence of management, providing training and guidance to other technologists.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science and at least 2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist. Must hold ASCP or AMT certification and possess proficiency in Epic and 3M software.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlQuality AssuranceData EntryMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordEpicInstrument MaintenanceMicrobiologyChemistryHematologyUrinalysisCoagulationClinical Laboratory Testing3MBlood Bank OperationsPatient Data Analysis
Job description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued?
A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift Night (United States of America) Overview Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director, performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
The Med Tech II is fully proficient in their area of expertise, and will serve as a Generalist in all areas of the General Lab and Blood Bank, or as a Key Operator / Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area.
Accuracy
Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing.
Critical
Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data.
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Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures.
Productivity
Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data
Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members.
Performs other duties as assigned: Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions PERFORMS RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Works independently analyzing blood and body fluids for ordered diagnostic tests in General laboratory, Blood Bank, or Microbiology sections Results all tests using good lab technique and adheres to established procedures.
Performs all routine testing in hematology, manual hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, processing, chemistry , manual chemistry, blood bank and microbiology as requested
Performs all lab supplementary tasks for Quality control, chemical safety, logs all required activities to track workload, work in progress, pending logs and amended information.
Effectively communicates all information to appropriate personnel as required by policy and procedure. Participates in shift to shift hand-off communication PERFORMS DUTIES OF SUPERVISORS IN THEIR ABSENCE
Acts as a resource to the Pathologists. Resolves any issues they require.
Fields problem phone calls and resolves issues. Checks the critical logs.
Serves as a technical resource to other techs. Trains techs in new procedures.
Acts as consultants and advisors to the other
Supervisors
SPECIAL
Assigned
DUTIES
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Performs scheduled Maintenance on a key instrument.
Maintains up-to-date procedure manuals.
Makes sure all daily and weekly maintenance is completed for the instrument.
Maintain reagent logs and logs all new shipment lot numbers in the log.
Maintains QC reports. Checks L-J charts and monitors closely any shifts.
Orders all needed supplies for the area. Keep inventory stocked 2 weeks worth.
Provides training for new employees in the designated section/instrument. Creates documents and regularly completes Performance Improvement Projects.
Performs linearity studies and correlation studies bi-annually for their key instrument.
Evaluates new tests and procedures changes
Performs C.A.P. surveys when assigned, helps to assign surveys to others when needed.
Maintains CAP and The Joint Commission readiness BLOOD BANK DUTIES IF REQUIRED
Participates in a regular bench rotation in the blood bank on evening or night shift as needed.
Run automated blood bank instrument according to established procedures.
Performs stat duties as needed.
Order and supply blood products where needed.
Complete work assignments for the shift. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science, except for HEW. Required Required Minimum Experience Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technologist with 1 year of Blood Bank experience if applicable. Required and Epic and 3M experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Med Tech ASCP Certification 1.00 Required 1.00 Med Technologist (AMT) 1.00 Required 1.00 Additional Licenses and Certifications Active employees with a MT(AAB) or MT (AMT) working as an MT2 in WellStar as of 9/1/20 will be grandfathered into this position. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
OUR
MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
OUR
VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
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VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.
