Chatuge Regional Hospital 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table. MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} JOB TITLE: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY RESPONSIBLE TO: LABORATORY MANAGER JOB
The Medical Technologist conducts a variety of clinical laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices. QUALIFICATIONS /
Graduate of an approved school for Medical Technologist and proof of having successfully passed an approved Medical Technology examination; OR graduate of an approved school for MLT program and proof of having successfully passed an approved MT examination; OR certification as a Medical Technologist by HHS.
Must be detail oriented; organized; people oriented. Must have good oral and written communication skills. Must possess skills and/or abilities to care for patients of all ages.
Must possess ability to follow instructions and work according to established procedures. Experience At least 1 year of experience as generalist in high complexity testing lab preferred. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED: Infants = Birth – 1 yr Adolescent = 13 – 18 yrs Toddler = 1 – 4 yrs Adult = 19 – 65 yrs Preschooler = 4 – 6 yrs Geriatric = 65+ yrs School Age = 6 – 12 yrs MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL
1. Manage stress appropriately 2. Handle multiple priorities 3.
Make decisions under pressure 4. Work alone 5. Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others 6.
Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded HAZARDS: Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents/gases. Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold. Exposure to dust/fumes/helicopter.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to potential electrical shock. Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy.
Exposure to high-pitched noises. Exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens. WORKING CONDITIONS: Spends approximately 90% of time inside.
Inside work has good ventilation, comfortable temperatures. STANDING POSITIONS: Sitting: 20% Standing: 40% Walking: 40% PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light work – lifting 20 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Ability to lift, push/pull with assistance, the weight of the average patient.
PHYSICAL
Ability to walk, stand, reach, lift. Good manual dexterity. Good corrected vision and hearing.
CONTACTS / INTERACTS WITH: Physicians, Patients/Families, Staff, Volunteers, and Public/Others. SCOPE OF SERVICE: All positions at Chatuge Regional Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and, as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. The Essential Job Functions are stated in the following sections.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the employee will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.