MEDICAL T ECHNOLOGIST (BS & ASCP OR HEW CERT.)PER DIEM

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and quality control procedures in assigned areas.
• Departmentalized technicians will have increased technical responsibility in areas of specialization.
• Technical expertise on all major instruments for evening grade 16 Technologists.
• Report abnormal results to physicians and floors.
• Organize and assign work to technicians within department according to designated priorities and maintain general efficiency in assigned areas.
• Assess and report acceptable results including results submitted by technicians in assigned departments and evaluation of daily QC results.
• Troubleshoot out of control procedures.
• Perform and document routine and periodic maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and keep appropriate records.
• Maintain inventory sheets in assigned areas. Report needs to coordinators.
• Review Standard Operating Procedure Manuals periodically. Write procedures for new tests and edit changes in old procedures as they are implemented.
• Present reports of findings for evaluation by supervisor.
• Train and evaluate students and new employees.
• Operate computer including all patient data and maintenance and quality control routines.
• Perform phlebotomies as requested.
• Enter own results into computer.
• Maintain laboratory work areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Attend laboratory meetings.
• Attend and participate in in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested.
• Other related duties.

Requirements

• B.S. in a science related field.
• Able to utilize analyzers and computers.
• Six months of experience in a laboratory environment.
• ASCP, HEW, NCA (written) certification.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 lbs.
• Occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50–100 lbs., sitting, constant use of hearing, sight, speech, frequent use of smell and touch, frequent keyboard and telephone use, constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.