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.
• 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 MLS certification within 12 months of hire.
• Registered as an MT or MLS with the ASCP, NCA and/or HEW within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Organizational skills needed to prioritize daily workload.
• Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with employees at all levels within the Medical Center to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory instruments needed to trouble shoot problems.
• Basic knowledge of personal computer for inputting patient information.

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

(Not specified)

Schedule

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