Medical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes biological specimens, organizes workload and sets-up test procedures.
• Evaluates appropriateness of patient and quality control results and enters into the Laboratory information system.
• Strictly follows critical notification policy when results meet stated criteria.
• Maintains inventory and reorders reagents. Stocks shelves. Disposes of biohazards, chemicals, etc. in a safe manner following department procedure.
• Maintains and troubleshoots instruments.
• Performs and monitors quality control. Enters results into LIS. Monitors results using LIS reports.
• Follows all laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Acts as backup to phlebotomy team and may perform venipuncture and/or collect cultures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability and competence in treating patients who range in age from birth to 100+ years.
• Works with section leaders to organize workflow and optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain an active, national certification in the field of medical laboratory sciences or technology within 12 months of hire or transfer through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
• Equivalent Experience - Must hold and maintain an active, national certification in the field of medical laboratory sciences or technology within 12 months of hire or transfer through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree

Skills

• Microsoft Windows competency.

Benefits

• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.

Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.
• Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.