Medical Technologist Il (Per-Diem) (Rotating Days, Evenings, & Weekends)(Chemistry)

About the position

Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88. May also perform phlebotomy or therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and high complexity tests and interprets them after specialized training and required experience.
• Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users.
• Reviews testing and/or procedures performed by other staff to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Prioritizes STAT and routine samples.
• Ensures accurate specimen identification and specimen labeling.
• Ensures appropriateness of sample for requested testing and follows up with notification to patient care unit.
• Ensures sample testing is performed within defined time periods based on specimen viability.
• Initiates appropriate action and documents steps taken to resolve mislabeled/unlabeled or inappropriate specimens.
• Identifies labeling problems or discrepancies and informs other laboratory sections.
• Ensures that prepared samples are stored according to standard operating procedure.
• Ensures aliquotting and processing of specimens is performed within established time limits.
• Accessions specimens according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs instrument and equipment maintenance as defined by each section's policy and procedures.
• Recognizes instrument, equipment or methodology problems and brings them to Supervisor's attention.
• Performs and assesses results of Quality Control activities according to Section Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records of test performance.
• Provides proper documentation and records of all test procedures performed.
• Reviews patient results, recognizes problems and performs additional or confirmatory testing as necessary.
• Investigates, resolves and documents incidents of aberrant or inconsistent patient test results.
• Transcribes results/information with accuracy into LIS system.
• Notifies appropriate person of all Critical Alert Values and provides complete documentation.
• Maintains proficiency through validation and retraining for all designated LIS functions.
• Ensures adequate Blood inventories are maintained according to standard operating procedure.
• Assists other laboratory sections as needed when directed by supervisory staff members.
• Participates in Quality Advancement/Quality Improvement activities.
• Performs specimen collection procedures as outlined in the Lab Support Services Phlebotomy Procedures.
• Maintains initial and annual competency documentation.
• Attends departmental continuing education classes during the year.
• Supports education of Medical Technology students and new staff.
• Communicates all-important information regarding the laboratory to fellow staff members.
• Answers the telephone according to departmental policy and responds to inquiries.
• Reports all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel.
• Attends mandatory safety education sessions.
• Keeps equipment and work area neat, orderly and well stocked.
• Plans and prioritizes tasks and adjusts to variable workloads.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Experience required with Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry: must have two years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Experience required with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science: must have one year experience in clinical laboratory.
• Requires knowledge of clinical tests and standards necessary to perform highly complex tests.
• Requires the analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing and interpret findings.
• Requires the ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Requires manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens and operate a computer software system.
• Requires interpersonal and English verbal and written language skills sufficient to exchange information.