Medical Technologist

Purpose:

 

Performs laboratory tests relevant to the section(s) in which they are assigned including quality control testing following established criteria.

Responsible for performing routine and non-routine activities pertaining to laboratory testing and the reporting of results.

Performs moderately difficult to complex tasks.

Performs assigned analytical testing procedures in an accurate, precise and timely manner.

In addition, performs clerical and computer related activities with a degree of supervision dependent on experience and training.

Population served based on scope of services in the department.

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

1.

Performs all tests relative to the section (s) in which they are assigned.

Follows all laboratory approved policies and procedures.

2.

Reviews and releases test results- determines acceptability of specimens.

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the supervisor.

3.

Follows department’s procedure in reporting STATS or critical results to caregivers.

4.

Reacts to and documents QC failures and follows the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the lab’s established acceptable levels of performance.

5.

Documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.

Also documents corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

6.

Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates and if applicable- opened dates.

7.

Follows all PPE requirements, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety guidelines as described in the safety manuals.

8.

Know the location and contents of the safety manual.

Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.

9.

Assists with training of department employees as necessary.

10.

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

11.

Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)

12.

Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance

13.

Performs other duties as required

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

 

· Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or one of the related sciences

· Preferred: One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience.

New Grads considered.

 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

· Safety Guidelines

· Regulatory Guidelines

· Phlebotomy protocols

 

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

· NYS Medical Technologist License

· Limited Permits Allowed

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort.

May exert up to 50 lbs.

force

Physical Environment: Significant exposur...