Medical Technologist - Immunology - Reference Lab

Warde Medical Laboratory provides esoteric testing in a state-of-the-art facility, populated with highly-trained personnel under the leadership of internationally known pathologists. The result is an exceptional level of quality and service because Warde Medical Laboratory begins with exceptional people.

About the role

An opportunity exists for a Medical Technologist to join our Warde Medical Laboratory in Immunology. This is an exceptional opportunity to utilize your education, expertise and help us provide vital knowledge for medical care-givers. Testing includes infectious disease and autoimmune serology, allergy testing and coagulation. Methodologies used are enzyme immunoassay (EIA), chemiluminescent immunoassay and immunofluorescence (IFA).

Responsibilities

• Performs various clinical laboratory tests in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Analyzes and interprets test results, and ensures accuracy of same.
• Repeats tests as necessary, especially those yielding abnormal or atypical results, and notifies appropriate personnel of such results.
• Provides quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Follows established procedures and policies to perform all tests pertinent to the section to which assigned.
• Records and/or enters into laboratory computer results of tests performed and advises supervisor of spurious, unusual or highly abnormal results before release of results for reporting.
• Reports results of tests ordered stat and highly abnormal or unexpected results in a timely manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Compares test results with previous patient test results when indicated, calling attention of supervisor or pathologist to unusual fluctuations.
• Performs required quality control and equipment maintenance, calibrates and operates laboratory equipment used in performance of the tests pertinent to the section to which assigned.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of problems such as unacceptable specimens, equipment malfunctions, and quality control aberrations, in accordance with department policy on procedure.
• Prepares standards, reagents, and other materials used in testing.
• Contacts nursing unit or client office personnel with regard to results and for clarification of requests and other routine problems which may arise.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships; approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers.
• Obtains laboratory specimens from patients while ensuring that consideration is given to the age specific, developmental, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Takes an active role in departmental and sectional programs or projects to include research, procedure development, task force participation, cost savings initiatives and problem solving.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new staff.
• Performs instrument troubleshooting, pipette maintenance, and reagent preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science (e.g. Biology or Chemistry).
• Clinical experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred but not required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered for employees with Military training or Associates Degree.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.