Certified Medical Technologist II, PRN, Varied Shift, Blood Bank

About the role

Varied Shifts, Blood Bank

University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and assumes responsibility for instrument, equipment and reagent problems.
• Keeps appropriate persons informed as necessary.
• Performs and records all quality control procedures.
• Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Performs on-going data analysis to detect trends, problems, etc. and undertakes specialized corrective actions.
• Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of ongoing problems and resolution of problems.
• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture within scope of training and demonstrated competency.
• Competently accessesions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit.
• Evaluates samples for acceptability.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology.
• Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science OR medical technology.
• Required: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Preferred: Laboratory experience.
• Required: Knowledge of specimen requirements; must be familiar with laboratory terminology, laboratory assay schedules and expected turnaround times; ability to read and comprehend written information; ability to effectively and efficiently perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment.
• Preferred: Keyboarding skills.