Trinity Health - Davenport, IA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Position Title: Medical Technologist II Department: Laboratory Purpose: Perform moderate and high complexity testing in some or all areas of the Laboratory, including Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Bank. Medical Technologists key responsibilities include proper patient and specimen identification, adherence to testing policies and procedures, instrument use and troubleshooting, and computer functions. Medical Laboratory Technicians work closely with Phlebotomists, Medical Technologists, Nursing and Physicians to provide patient care. Meets qualifications for testing personnel performing high complexity testing as specified in C.L.I.A. Subpart M. Sec. 493.1491 Report To: Manager, Laboratory Services Supervisory Responsibility: Guidance: The job requires the provision of occasional guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities. Materials Responsibility: Limited: Work requires limited responsibility for material resources. Examples of resources could include supplies, equipment, inventories, small budgets, and other similar material assets. The employee has a limited amount of control over these resources. The cost of errors is also limited in terms of damage, waste or financial loss. Problems associated with material resources are not complex. The volume of resources may vary, but the level of difficulty in dealing with these resources is uncomplicated. Key Relationship: Co-workers/Health System Employees, Outside Agencies/Other Health Care Providers, General Public/Visitors/Volunteers, Physicians/Medical Office Staff, Patients, Families, and Significant Others, Vendors/Clients, Auditors/Review Agencies.
Responsibilities
- Perform moderate and high complexity testing in various laboratory areas
- Ensure proper patient and specimen identification
- Adhere to testing policies and procedures
- Utilize and troubleshoot laboratory instruments
- Perform computer functions related to laboratory testing
- Collaborate with Phlebotomists, Medical Technologists, Nursing, and Physicians to provide patient care
- Provide occasional guidance and training to others
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
- Licensure/Registration as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or certification in a laboratory discipline from ASCP or certification as a Medical Technologist (MT)
- No experience required
- Moderate interpersonal skills for communication and interaction with various stakeholders
Nice-to-haves
- Certification in MT(ASCP), CLS (NCA), MLS(ASCP), MT(AMT), or MT(HEW)
- Completion of a Military training course as a Medical Laboratory Specialist
