Job detail

Medical Technologist-74 Full Time DAY SHIFT (6a-2:30p) with Rotating Weekends

Colquitt Regional Medical Center

#Healthcare #Infection Control #Hazardous Waste #Patient Services #Clinical Laboratory #Urinalysis #Laboratory Equipment #Transfusions #Plasma #Platelets #Medical Technologist #Blood Analysis

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Moultrie, Georgia

Quick overview

Conducts chemical and microscopic analyses of body fluids and blood cells to determine normal and abnormal components. Manages laboratory equipment maintenance, supply inventories, and ensures adherence to safety and infection-control protocols.

Requirements summary

Requires the ability to perform complex laboratory tests and maintain technical equipment. Must be flexible with scheduling, including rotating weekends, and capable of responding to emergency situations.

Inventory ManagementPreventive MaintenanceInfection ControlReport PreparationPatient ConfidentialityChemical AnalysisCompatibility TestingEquipment CalibrationHazardous Waste DisposalMicroscopic TechniquesLaboratory TroubleshootingBlood Grouping

Job description

Essential functions
Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
Ensures operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols; following identification procedures.
Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Anticipates and responds effectively to emergency and stressful situations.
Adheres to hospital policies regarding punctuality and absences and is flexible with scheduling.
Performs any and all job duties as assigned by Director for completion of job requirements.