Medical Technologist 1

About the position

Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices. Reports to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed.
• Requests supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times. May be assigned to order supplies.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings. Obtains required continuing education requirements (6 hours).
• Attends meetings as required. Participates on committees as assigned.
• Performs technical functions as assigned to include maintenance, quality control and quality assurance.
• Reports equipment or procedural malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots problems when possible.
• Performs computer functions as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures as assigned. Labels specimens appropriately; discards specimens after required storage.
• Understands scope of limitations. Requests supervisory assistance when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a science related field.
• Must have completed an accredited program of study for Medical Technologist.
• Must be able to successfully pass ASCP Certification Test within 6 months of hire or equivalent certification.

Benefits

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.