Laboratory Medical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens submitted to the laboratory
• Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the specimen can be processed for analysis
• Affirms proper storage and procedures for specimens that cannot be immediately analyzed
• Phlebotomy; Collects and labels multiple sample types
• Performs chemical analysis on specimens
• Answers inquiries regarding specimen handling, results and other technical information
• Appropriately assists clinical staff with requests and seeks out resources necessary when information is not available to answer questions
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality control policies and procedures
• Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results
• Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues
• Reports all test results in EPIC system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within states turn-around times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with the laboratory in a proactive and respectful manner
• Recognizing and responding to emergencies
• Accurate use of EPIC for the verification of sample receipt, result inquiry, data collection and reporting
• Perform, monitor, and document quality control for all testing
• Perform and document routine instrument maintenance and calibrations; troubleshoot instrument problems
• Review pending logs and interface transaction monitor to ensure results are populating patients’ medical records in EPIC
• Accurately reprint results and forward to medical records for scanning into the patient’s chart
• Document all notifications and chart appropriate data to the patient’s medical record per department specific criteria
• Handles and disposes of potentially hazardous material
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by utilizing personal protective equipment and safety devices appropriately
• Participate in Safety and Infection Control activities
• Stock and monitor inventory of laboratory supplies and promptly notify management of shortages
• Completing other comparable duties and assignments as directed by the Clinical Staff Manager

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree (medical or basic sciences) or equivalent
• Certifications/Licensure: Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (MT/ASCP), American Medical Technologists (MT), or International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology (RMT) preferred; Registered as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Technologist preferred
• Experience: Minimum 2 years clinical laboratory experience; Phlebotomy experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
• Able to interact with computers to enter data or process information

Soft Skills

• Available to work a flexible schedule to meet the demands of a changing scheduling environment and accommodate the needs of the practice
• Self-starter, highly organized with good time management skills
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Able to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time
• Capable of prioritizing tasks
• Able to carry out a variety of instructions

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Long and short term disability
• 401k program with company match and profit sharing
• Wellness program
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible savings accounts
• ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits