Medical Technologist | Days

• Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor in conjunction with the Manager of Laboratory Services, is responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex analysis on clinical samples to obtain data for use in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease. Quality:
• Participates in the Laboratory Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) policies and projects
• Participates in the Laboratory proficiency testing program to demonstrate competency, ensure quality and compliance with regulatory agencies
• Author, revise, review and submit for approval Laboratory procedures
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and/or participating in professional societies Pre-analytical:
• Performs venipuncture and capillary collections utilizing age appropriate technique in accordance with regulations and Laboratory policies and procedures
• Performs specimen collection and provides age appropriate patient instructions for optimal collection and sample quality
• Ensures proper sample labeling and performs appropriate sample processing based on requested tests including sample quality assessment, centrifugation, separation and proper storage as needed
• Performs Reference Laboratory procedures for clinical and anatomical samples including sample receiving, processing, ordering and sending out samples utilizing manual, interfaced and online mechanisms to the Reference Laboratory
• Reviews/places electronic orders for laboratory testing ensuring completeness and medical necessity utilizing ABNs if necessary Post-analytical:
• Reviews and releases patient results in the LIS within established turn around times, adhering to any applicable repeat analysis policies
• Complies with all notification policies for critical and STAT results, documenting the notification in the LIS
• Manages instrument and interim worksheets appropriately
• Performs preparation, distribution, storage and retrieval of Laboratory reports
• Performs Reference Laboratory result/report processing
• Performs technical supply inventory and maintains appropriate supply levels to ensure continuity of service Analytical/Clinical :
• Achieves and maintains documented clinical competency as required by CLIA regulations and Laboratory policy for all in-house testing systems
• Performs all complexity of testing in accordance with Laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrates organizational skills to effectively and efficiently manage the laboratory workload with or without supervision
• Utilizes Laboratory instrumentation in accordance with the manufacturer's and Laboratory's policies and procedures. Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as needed
• Analyzes and reviews quality control in accordance with Laboratory policy prior to releasing patient results to ensure accurate results. Investigates/troubleshoots/ resolves/ documents any instrument/assay/quality control issues
• Participates in new instrument/assay/method validation. Participates in training and orientation of new employees and students Organizational Expectations:
• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.
• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily Employee Engagement:
• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Proof of Associate degree or Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Medical Laboratory Science One year in a generalist position preferred MLT(ASCP), MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent meeting state and federal regulatory requirements