Medical Technologist

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

· Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely fashion following established guidelines and physician orders. Report all tests in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures timely.

· Inform appropriate personnel of department supply needs ensuring uninterrupted testing.

· Perform, record and analyze QC data in order to make judgments concerning the results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

· Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies.

· Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiates corrective action.

· Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.

· Evaluate new testing methodology and contributes to writing technical laboratory procedures.

· Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses and/or notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor or director when appropriate.

· Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s acceptable guidelines.

· Assist Laboratory Supervisor with yearly departmental inventory.

· Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognizes deviation for expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.

· Operate instruments using established protocols and quality control checks: performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.

· Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies

· Display and promote company values

· Regular attendance

· Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor

· Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct and empower team

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment

· Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

· Exhibit sound and accurate judgment

· Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches

· Maintain professional technical knowledge

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, a related field in science, or equivalent experience.

· Certification by ASCP, NCA, or AMT preferred.

· Knowledge of all areas in the laboratory demonstrated through interview process.

· Knowledge of computerized document system preferred.