Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent
• Accredited Medical Technology training program clinical rotation
• M.T., M.L.T, M.L.S. certification
• Complex mathematics, reading, writing, and communication skills
• Computer skills
• Laboratory testing
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing while following established procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis and reporting, and patient record maintenance
• Maintain up to date procedure manuals
• Operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment as assigned
• Perform and verify QC and equipment function checks as required before reporting patient results
• Trouble shoot and document if these checks are outside of established parameters
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as required
• Review QC weekly in assigned area
• Adhere to CLIA and OSHA guidelines
• Conduct QA studies
• Maintain records for QC, QA, CLIA, and OSHA as required
• Develop and implement new procedures as needed
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results
• Trouble shoot identified problems and either correct or notify supervisor immediately
• Document corrective action
• Maintain sufficient inventory of supplies in assigned areas
• Cross train other testing personnel as needed
• Process specimens as needed
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
• Maintain a neat and clean work area
• Attend annual OSHA training sessions
• Adjust work schedule and hours as required
• Receive supplies
• Attend QC/QA meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and speed
• Ability to calmly communicate with and accept criticism from demanding nurses, physicians, and patients