Medical Technologist

Job Summary

Performs various chemical, hematologic, serologic, immunohematologic, microscopic and microbiologic analyses to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Operate current instrumentation
• Perform manual testing
• Perform STAT tests, such as CBC, PTT and Protime within 30 minutes of receipt in laboratory
• Perform and report STAT tests such as electrolytes, BUN, Creatinine, cardiac enzymes and therapeutic drug levels within 45 minutes after receipt in laboratory
• Compile data for special reports and quality improvement activities
• Answer the telephone, using good communication skills
• Make reagents
• Maintain records of all quality control procedures
• Perform preventive maintenance on all instrumentation
• Able to resolve somewhat highly complex problems in all laboratory sections
• Participate in accurate collection of workload statistics
• Able to work alone in department for complete shifts
• Train students and new personnel
• Observe proper safety practices in performance of job duties
• Evaluate patients for any special approach or procedural needs based on age, sex, cultural values, and psychosocial status
• Observe patient and employee confidentiality as described by the privacy policies of this institution
• Demonstrate knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Departmental And Additional Job Responsibilities

• Store supplies
• Other duties as assigned