Medical Technologist

About the position

MT ASCP or MLT ASCP will be considered. Performs various chemical, hematologic, serologic, immunohematologic, microscopic, and microbiologic analyses to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Receives or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis, then applies techniques used in the field of medical technology to those specimens.

Responsibilities

• Performs all professional activities related to hematology, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
• Perform STAT tests, such as CBC, PTT, RSV, influenza, positive blood cultures, and Protime within 30 minutes of receipt in laboratory.
• Perform and report STAT tests such as electrolytes, BUN, Creatinine, cardiac enzymes, and therapeutic drug levels within 45 minutes after receipt in laboratory.
• Use computer to order tests, determine tests ordered, and report results in an appropriate timeframe.
• Compiles data for special reports and quality improvement activities.
• Answer the telephone, using good communication skills.
• Make reagents.
• Responsible for validity of daily test results and quality control.
• Maintain records of all quality control procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all instrumentation.
• Able to resolve somewhat highly complex problems in all laboratory sections.
• Participate in accurate collection of workload statistics.
• Able to work alone in department for complete shifts.
• Train students and new personnel.
• Observe proper safety practices in performance of job duties.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Evaluate patients for any special approach or procedural needs based on age, sex, cultural values, and psychosocial status.
• Observe patient and employee confidentiality as described by the privacy policies of this institution.
• Demonstrates job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, and value statements, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor degree in Medical Technology or a related science from an accredited college or university.
• Board certification or eligibility by ASCP, ASMT, HEW (HHS), or equivalent at the Medical Technologist level or equivalent required.
• One (1) year experience required as Medical Lab Technician, or Medical Technologist, to work as a generalist through all areas of the laboratory.
• Understands principles, uses, and limitations of laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Familiar with standard laboratory methods and techniques, including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, toxicology, immunohematology, record keeping, and others.
• Understands proper handling of tissue for pathology and material for microbiological examination.
• Understands staining techniques, culture methods, and sterilization techniques.
• Adequate knowledge of the technical, legal, moral, and ethical aspects of laboratory testing, especially as it applies to immunohematology.
• Able to perform and evaluate multiple methodologies.