Medical Technologist I Full Time (40hr Days, rotating weekends and holidays)

About the role

The Medical Technologist I position in the Chemistry Lab supports clinical activities by performing and interpreting moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity tests and interprets them.
• Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users in a manner consistent with level of training and knowledge.
• Reviews testing and/or procedures performed by other staff to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies as required when deemed qualified to do so by the section supervisor.
• Prioritizes STAT and routine samples.
• Ensures accurate specimen identification and specimen labeling consistent with section and departmental standard operating procedure.
• Ensures appropriateness of sample for requested testing, obtains approval for testing which deviates from standard operating procedure and follows up with notification to patient care unit and documentation in LIS.
• Safeguards sample testing within defined time periods for each test type based on specimen viability as outlined in section specific policies and procedures.
• Identifies labeling problems or discrepancies; informs other laboratory sections about patient identification or medical record number problems.
• Ensures that prepared samples are stored according to standard operating procedure (e.g. refrigerated, frozen, incubated).
• Ensures aliquotting and processing of specimens is performed within established time limits for each test.
• Accessions specimens according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs instrument and equipment maintenance as defined by each section's policy and procedures.
• Recognizes instrument, equipment or methodology problems and/or discrepancies and brings them, with documentation, to Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor's attention in a timely manner.
• Performs QC procedures and assesses Quality Control data according to section policy and procedures.
• Recognizes technical and non-technical problems/discrepancies in laboratory operations and brings these problems/discrepancies to Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor's attention.
• Performs analytic testing and assesses the validity of their results according to section policy and procedures.
• Maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records of test performance.
• Provides proper documentation and records of all test procedures performed.
• Reviews patient results, recognizes problems and/or discrepancies. Investigates and performs additional testing to resolve problematic patient test results to the extent possible, documents involved activities and notifies Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Transcribes results/information with accuracy into LIS system.
• Appends appropriate coded comments as required by section standard operating procedures.
• Uses LIS to promote clarity and correct interpretation of laboratory results.
• Reviews entered LIS codes as required by section standard operating procedures for transcription accuracy prior to completing processing or reporting test results.
• Notifies appropriate person of all Critical Alert Values according to department/section procedures.
• Provides documentation of Critical Alert Values in LIS as required.
• Notifies appropriate person of all required call back of results. Provides complete documentation of all call backs in LIS and as required.
• Maintains proficiency for all designated LIS functions as outlined in section specific policies and procedures.
• Provides proper documentation of receipt and implementation of reagents/lots/materials.
• Ensures adequate Blood inventories are maintained according to standard operating procedure consistent with level of training and experience (Blood Bank only).
• Maintains age specific competency for all tests/procedures performed as required by regualtory agencies.
• Participates in Quality Advancement/Quality Improvement activities according to Department policies and procedures.
• Maintains initial and annual competency documentation as outlined in section policies and procedures.
• Maintains age specific competency for all tests/procedures performed as required by regualtory agencies.
• Attends departmental continuing education classes during the year.
• Participates in scientific or service related continuing education classes.
• Attends all scheduled staff meetings or, if unable, accepts responsibility for reading meeting minutes during work time.
• Supports education of Medical Technology students, Pathology residents, new staff and others through participation in teaching activities which may be didactic and/or "benchside."
• Supports technical training of departmental staff members, encompassing new employees, and new procedures and cross training.
• Participates on all Sectional, Departmental or Hospital committees or task forces as available.
• Communicates all important information regarding the laboratory (ie. inventory, testing status and instrument status) to fellow staff members.
• Answers the telephone according to departmental policy; responds to inquiries/requests.
• Works cooperatively with other laboratory staff members and takes initiative to determine where assistance is needed and renders assistance.
• Reports all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respects patient and employee confidentiality.
• Keeps equipment and work area neat, orderly and well stocked; puts supplies away when received.
• Performs assignments with a minimum of direction and is available to help others.
• Maintains open communication with Supervisors and Medical Directors.
• Plans and prioritizes tasks and adjusts to variable workloads.
• Affirms inventory on a weekly basis in assigned work area and notifies Supervisor of supply needs.
• Utilizes Medical Center’s values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s mission.
• Fulfills Hospital Infection Control and Safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in applied science, Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor’s degree in applied science, or other discipline with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technician with combined coursework sufficient to meet scientific requirement for employment in CAP accredited laboratory.
• Preferred: Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical tests and standards necessary to perform highly complex tests as defined by CLIA (see appendix A) and accurately report results.
• Analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing as defined under CLIA 88 as listed in the appendix A to interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instruments, review highly complex testing performed by other employees as defined by CLIA guidelines and so forth.
• The ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agency (e.g. JC, CAP, FDA, AABB) requirements.
• The manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system.
• The ability to perform venipuncture techniques.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation range of $26.92 - $37.74 per hour, with additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.