Medical Technologist

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of laboratory disciplines such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology and immunohematology

• Works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex laboratory tests in all assigned departments of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results
  
  

• Follows established procedures to perform all lab tests (including all levels of complexity as defined by CLIA) to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

• Employee will be cross-trained and competent to perform in multiple areas / disciplines of the lab

• Employee seeks out areas that need assistance when the volume of testing in their assigned area is minimal or tasks are completed

• Assesses acceptability of specimens for analysis and maintains integrity of the specimens throughout the entire testing process

• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis, considering physiologic processes and requirements
• Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continued functioning of equipment

• Documents all maintenance procedures performed in a timely and accurate manner

• Operates all laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures to ensure accurate patient test results.

• Recognizes critical and /or life-threatening results and notifies the appropriate clinical personnel per hospital policy

Qualifications:

• AMT or ASCP Eligible/Certified

• Associates degree or B.A. equivalent in Biology, Chemical, Physical, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science