Float Medical Technologist 2-NGOC FT Days

• 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 MAY INCLUDE:
• 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 Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science, except for HEW. Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Med Tech ASCP Certification or Med Technologist (AMT) or Med Technologist (AAB)

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

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.

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

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