Medical Technologist-Certified

Accountabilities

• Properly accessions and distributes Laboratory specimens.
  • Knows correct specimen requirements and how to access the correct specimen requirements for all Laboratory testing.
  • Knows the proper labeling requirements for specimens and can recognize those specimens, which do not meet the Laboratory standards for labeling.
  • Recognizes specimens that are inappropriate for testing (hemolysis, QNS).
  • Knows how to cancel specimens, inappropriate for testing, using correct documentation.
  • Can competently reorder tests that have been cancelled, ensuring that the correct patient account, the correct test, and the correct collection date and time is utilized.
  • Promptly distributes specimens to the appropriate department so established TAT goals are met.
• Performs established Laboratory testing procedures.
  • Demonstrates ability to independently perform all Laboratory testing as stated in procedure manuals.
  • Prioritizes workload works efficiently and makes full use of work time.
  • Follows established TATs for routine, urgent and STAT testing.
  • Follows all established policies and procedures for Quality Control testing.
  • Demonstrates ability to review QC, implement corrective action, and report exceptions.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform routine instrument maintenance, calibrations, and basic troubleshooting of equipment. Knows when to call service.
  • Judiciously uses supplies and reagents. Notifies supervisor when supplies are running low.
  • Maintains an orderly workstation and communicates so that workflow between shifts is uninterrupted.
• Interprets Laboratory tests results to ensure quality patient care.
  • Work is accurate and error-free, without edited results.
  • Recognizes abnormal results and follows established protocol for calling the physician/nursing unit.
  • Demonstrates ability to identify and solve problems, knowing when to confer with the Lead/Senior Technologist.
  • Troubleshoots out of range quality control, specimen requirement/integrity issues, and instrument malfunctions.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills in order to interpret results.
• Promotes patient safety by compliance with Organizational/Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintains confidentiality of customers and associates at all times.
  • Timely completion of yearly competencies, mandatory job requirements (RAHE, Fire/Safety CE, BLS, Background Clearance, Fingerprinting, etc.) and Continuing Education.
  • Keeps abreast of changes and exhibits a supportive professional attitude.
  • Keeps abreast of and complies with contents in Laboratory Manual, DH Associate Manual, Infection Control Manual, Chemical/Safety Hygiene Manual, Computer and each Departmental Policy and Procedure Manuals.
  • Communicate, consult and share pertinent information with coworkers and supervisors according to established channels and lines of authority.
  • Able to admit errors and accepts responsibility for actions.
  • Assists in training/orientation of Lab Associates and students.
  • Participates in proficiency testing.
  • Has knowledge of Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Complies with dress code of department.
  • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (MT) preferred

Other duties as assigned

• To support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization