Medical Technologists (Multiple Openings)

POSITION PURPOSE (Summary)The Medical Technologist is responsible for working in any section of the laboratory, applying professional knowledge and exercising independent judgement, complying with policies, procedures, and professional standards. Work customarily involves any testing which may require a high degree of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise in licensed area(s); which means serving as supervisor when working alone (nightshift / weekend / holidays) and in the absence of the Laboratory Manager.2. POSITION QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S. degree in Medical Technology, Biology, orChemistry preferred. Satisfactory completion of a 12 month or longer internship program approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred. Certification as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.Experience: Ability to work in all areas of the laboratory and apply laboratory principles and performlaboratory procedures. Must have the ability to administer the laboratory Chemistry program. Scientific and mathematical knowledge and skill required to calibrate, operate, and maintain instruments and equipment required. Must have a high level of attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality of work.Sound judgement, based on professional training and knowledge of laboratory practices, policies, and procedures required.Licenses/Certificates: ASCP registry preferred; AMT, HHS is accepted.3. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESThe general responsibilities of the are summarized here. The employee with responsibilities in this position will be expected to:Be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stressFollow directions and perform work according to department standardsPerform duties with little or no supervisionComplete duties during the shift with few exceptionsProvide accurate and timely information using discretion and protect confidentiality of informationUse policy and procedure manuals, and other reference materials, to ensure proper course of action in daily business operationsAssess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of actionMaintain a cost-conscious attitude to time usage, materials, and supplies. Reliable and dependable, reporting to work on time and when scheduledAttend scheduled department meetingsNot allow personal conflicts to interfere with work performanceMaintain a positive attitude and promote teamworkMaintain an effective working relationship with employees, physicians, administration, and other departmentsMaintain a professional, well-groomed appearanceSpeak clearly with a pleasant tone of voiceActively participate in hospital-wide performance improvement activitiesComply with safety policies and procedures, reporting safety hazards and initiating appropriate actionMaintain equipment in proper working orderAttend all mandatory infection control, bloodborne pathogen, fire safety, hazardous material, and electrical safety in-services annuallyRemain committed to the Troy Regional Medical Center Standards of Behavior, conducting all business responsibilities with honesty and integrityDemonstrate initiative toward being available to assist other hospital areas when the need arisesFollow the procedure manual for collection 100% of the timeDemonstrates knowledge of chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, coagulation and basic microbiology procedures as outlined in the laboratory department policies and procedure manualsMust participate in annual re-orientation and competencyAdjust test-sampling technique according to patient’s age; example: Neonates, infants, children, pediatric, adolescents, adults and geriatric patientsOperate the Laboratory Information SystemMaintain work areas in a neat and orderly manner and cleanAssist with housekeeping duties for the department, puts away supplies, etc. as requiredDemonstrates professionalism in answering telephones in a courteous manner stating the department name and your name – “Laboratory, your name, may I help you” with an inside call. “Troy Regional Medical Center, Laboratory, your name, may I help you” when an outside callAnswer the telephone within 2 rings 75% of the time by 4 rings 25% of the timeRotate shift as required, fill in for vacation, sick, etcVary work schedule, as required by workload, to ensure that patient care is not affectedReport to work on time at the start of shift and starts to work promptlyProvide at least two- hour notice when reporting sick for a scheduled shift 100% of the timeThis position requires the use of PPE in job performance. Personal Protective Equipment is defined as: gloves, buttoned lab jacket, face shields, lab jacket is not worn outside the labPerforms daily quality control, correcting out of control results according to quality control criteria established by the individual department’s QC protocolDocuments corrective action 100% of the time on PI log and in computer systemRepeat and verifies abnormal results to assure quality test results immediatelyPerform and documents preventive maintenance on all assigned instruments on each shiftPerform daily checks and records temperatures of refrigerators, freezers and incubators in use; adjusts as necessary, reports and properly documents all malfunctionsImmediately call critical values to nursing personnel (if in-patient) or physicians office, home health, etc. (if outpatient). Properly document in the computer immediatelyCorrelate actual with expected results, investigate and resolve discrepanciesConsult with supervisor (Laboratory Manager), referring information and problemsReport pending work or problems to other shifts and/or supervisor (Lab Manager)Generate pending / outstanding lists for necessary communication at end of shift and corrective action purposesReject inappropriate specimens immediately and notify appropriate personnelCheck reagents and other dated material for expiration dates at time of usePerform proper parallel test on new lots of reagents/controls as required and documents the results when new lot number is openedComplete all assigned duties on each shiftParticipate in department in service meetings when heldAttend all mandatory safety, risk management, quality assurance, etc. meetingsFulfill all requirements to retain annual certification / registryUtilize hospital telephone system for business calls onlyRelease results only to authorized personnel (nursing or medical staff). Never releases results to patient without physician written / verbal orderAlways observe hospital / laboratory professional dress code and wears identification badgeCooperate with the laboratory Manager in developing goals and objectives and establishing and implementing policies and procedures for the operation of the departmentMake ethical judgements that are within hospital and departmental policy and legal guidelines in the function of the positionDemonstrate the ability to deal with the priorities first and provide a smooth operation in the Hematology department as well as throughout the LaboratoryPerform other duties as assigned. Powered by JazzHRxSrgwtiOnL