MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Position Summary

Performs routine and complex tests in blood bank, serology-urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology using various manual and automated approved procedures.

Aids technical specialists with technical management of assigned sections.

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality work with speed and accuracy.
• Assumes responsibility for proper quality control measures.
• Records quality control data and reports results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots instruments and reagent problems and performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Operates equipment, performs preventative maintenance and records action taken.
• Affords assistance in the training of MLT students and new employees as assigned by the technical specialist.
• Notifies physician or designated nurse when panic values are observed in testing.
• Utilizes cost conscious methods as set forth by the technical specialist (use of time, punctuality, supplies).
• Affords responsibility for the area in the absence of the technical specialist.
• Operates with independent judgment and organizational skills to meet established deadlines.
• Captures blood specimens as necessary using established techniques for the various age groups assigned.
• Documents Quality Control functions under the direction of the technical specialist.
• Affords assistance in work assignments and technical oversight of testing staff.
• Maintains mental alertness and concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods, at times under stress.
• Maintains adaptability, flexibility, initiative, persistence, and efficiency of time management and action.
• Does not pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others.
• Provides safe, efficient, competent care to population assigned.
• Maintains compliance with MMC Environment of Care Standards.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience: Must possess knowledge obtained by formal education, previous experience, or on-the-job training of instruments and quality control methods for those procedures assigned. Must possess knowledge of blood bank, hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology obtained by formal education.

Licensure Requirements: Must be licensed in the State of Tennessee as a medical technologist.