Medical Technologist Full Time

With minimal or no supervision, this position performs routine and non-routine laboratory high complexity laboratory testing. Analyzes, records, and reports test results, conducts quality control when appropriate, and maintains equipment in working order.

Responsibilities:
-Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests including CLIA highly complex testing.
-Records and reviews results to determine if additional testing is required and performs those tests as needed.
-Performs troubleshooting of instruments, takes and records corrective action.
-Problems requiring advanced technical knowledge are referred to a higher level.
-Participates in inter/intra laboratory committees, such as safety committee.
-May orient and train new employees, students, and residents as needed.
-Under direction of the Manager, may complete competency assessment of peers.
-May cover the duties of a senior medical technologist when assigned by the manager.
-May assist in the set up of new procedures, modification of existing procedures, update of procedure manuals, and evaluation of new products.
-May perform administrative functions such as purchasing or inventory control.
-Relays test results and/or reports to physicians or others authorized to receive them.
-Discusses findings with physicians when necessary.
-Attends mandatory annual training sessions in standard precautions, fire safety, chemical hygiene, and laboratory compliance.
-Performs all functions that are required for the laboratory to meet the standards specified by accrediting agencies such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and CAP with respect to: written technical and administrative procedures and policies covering test methodologies, operation and maintenance of instruments and equipment, quality control of testing and reporting, specimen collection and handling, plant maintenance, personnel policies, safety, and quality assurance.

Tagged as: allied health services, maintenance