PRN Medical Technologist

Position Highlights

About the role

The MT uses pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of the examination to examine materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information or materials in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition as required by a physician.

Responsibilities

• Routinely performs clinical analyses in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis by initializing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Collects, receives, and processes specimens.
• Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action and documents accordingly.
• Prioritizes specimens processing based on established priorities.
• Aliquots specimens according to established protocols.
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section.
• Analyzes laboratory samples for technical review and interpretation.
• Evaluates quality control and performs maintenance and on instrumentation and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstations and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems.
• Recognizes test system performance problems and takes necessary corrective action.
• Reviews and evaluates results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined tests.
• Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turnaround times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes.
• Establishes and monitors programs that ensure data accuracy and quality assurance.
• Reviews pending logs and follow-ups to ensure pending tests are completed and/or canceled when appropriate.
• Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
• Analyzes lab reports for accuracy.
• Stores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration.

Requirements

• Education: Certification with AMT or ASCP. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies or science. Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Experience: Not required. Certified within the year of date of hire for Biological Degree(s). Certified within six months of date of hire for MLS/MT training programs. Previous experience in a hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory preferred.
• Skills: Ability to analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and to act on critical values in a timely manner. Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on analyzers. Ability to perform clinical diagnostic testing on patient samples working in a stat environment. Basic computer skills required.

Qualifications

• CPR preferred.

Benefits

Compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $28-42, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.