Medical Technologist, South Hospital, Lab, 7a-7p, Weekends

About the role

This position will function in a fast paced setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills to foster and contribute to a collegial environment, with the primary focus of providing outstanding care to our patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and perform hematology, chemistry and microbiology testing in house
• Perform other in house tests as ordered, including urinalysis, microscopy, rapid strep screens and throat cultures
• Collect, process and prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratory
• Communicate with reference laboratory as needed regarding specimens, procedures, supplies
• Utilize Allscripts Electronic Health Record as required for reporting tests and communicating with providers
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration and standardization of laboratory instruments
• Perform and report quarterly proficiency testing
• Perform and document quarterly medical records check to confirm quality assurance per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA)
• Assist in preparation for CLIA inspection/certification (minimally every two years, or for unannounced inspections)
• Keep daily and monthly statistics of laboratory tests
• Maintain inventory/order laboratory supplies
• Maintain Quality Assurance of laboratory
• Ensure integrity of reagents and controls by carefully keeping track of expiration dates
• Maintain neat, clean, orderly laboratory
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Requirements

• Certified Medical Technologist
• Experience in hematology, urine microscopy, capillary blood drawing (fingers & heels) helpful
• Must have knowledge of CLIA and OSHA rules and regulations
• Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified

Skills & abilities

• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety including the use of hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment
• Complete any paperwork required
• Must have good analytical judgment
• Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail

Working conditions

• Combination of standing, walking and sitting
• Must be able to get up and down out of a chair without difficulty, as there will be movement between blood collection and working with laboratory instruments
• Strength is needed to hold patients during specimen collection
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible
• Daily carrying, lifting (up to 20 pounds), pulling, pushing
• Daily crouching, stooping
• Daily feeling, handling, reaching
• Daily spoken expression, visual acuity
• Daily noise (children crying)
• Spends 75% or more of time inside