Medical Technologist - Night

JOB SUMMARY

Perform routine and special procedures in the Microbiology department of the Laboratory.

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

• General environment:
  Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

• Have near normal hearing:
  Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision:
  Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%):
  Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%):
  Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%):
  Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

• In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

• Performs gram stains correctly from swabs, agar plates and broth as needed.
• Performs catalase, PYR, oxidase, Staph latex, cefinase, A disc and P disc tests as needed.
• Responsible for the knowledge of the differentiation of the PID, PMIC, NID, NMIC and Yeast s.
• Correctly sets up Identification and AST panels for pathogenic organisms.
• Must understand the pathogenic organisms versus normal flora depending on the source and is able to successfully set up identification panels and methods for sensitivity.
• Responsible for reviewing Microbiology specimen reports, verifying purity and releasing them to the appropriate stations.
• Sends out appropriate specimens not identified at the facility.
• Correctly identifies Aerobic, Anaerobic and Pediatric blood culture bottles.
• Responsible for loading blood culture bottles to the instrument and removing negative blood cultures.
• Correctly removes positive blood cultures from the instrument, gram stains the bottle, and reports the gram stain to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for proper processing, logging, and setting up of specimens received in the Microbiology department.
• Successfully processes and results stat rapid kit tests.
• Reports positive covid results to appropriate personnel.
• Assures that test results are accurate by way of quality control policies; analyzes problem, takes corrective action where indicated, and notifies supervisor of out-of-control values.
• Maintains instruments by performing preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
• Participates in development of new procedures and improvement of existing procedures.
• Participates in inventory list, receiving of supplies and ordering supplies when needed.
• Must understand and comply with laboratory safety, fire, and disaster plan procedures.
• Maintain an orderly environment; replenishes consumables daily and whenever needed.
• Maintains competency in core lab as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

• Follows Code of Conduct policy.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission statement of the organization.