Lab Medical Technologist

Lab Medical Technologist

Applies current concepts of laboratory testing and performs modern techniques which are demanded in the laboratory

The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Reads and understands the English language.
• Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
• Ability to process information and prioritize
• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
• Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
• Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
• Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and a passing score on a state approved registry examination for Medical Technology, or
• Certification from approved technical school and a passing score on a state approved registry examination for Medical Technologist, 3 years experience required to qualify of the examination, or
• "Grandfather" technologist as granted by the Georgia State Laboratory Licensure.

Licensure

• State of Georgia Licensure approved registry examination for Medical Technologist: ASCP, NCA, AAB, AMT, or HEW

Experience

• Previous clinical laboratory experience is preferred, but not required.
• Clinical evaluation and assessment skills are required for the scope of services provided by this facility which include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Interpersonal skills

• Sit and stand for long periods of time
• Walk distances throughout the facility
• Able to push or pull 20-50 lbs.

Understands current concepts of laboratory testing and is able to perform modern techniques which are demanded in the laboratory.

Exposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level) Level I

Age of Patient Populations Served

• Neonates 1 - 30 days
• Infants 30 days - 1 year
• Children 1 - 12 years
• Adolescents 13 - 18 years
• Adults 19 - 70 years
• Geriatrics - 70+ years

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received into the laboratory, according to laboratory policy and procedure.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to laboratory policy and procedure.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
• Performs and documents scheduled maintenance and calibrations on instruments as required by laboratory policy and procedure.
• Utilizes computers as appropriate in completing assigned functions.
• Performs related laboratory duties.
• Is responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment and maintaining neatness throughout the department.
• Helps co-workers when needed and communicates to ensure an orderly work-flow.
• Readily accepts changes in assignments or schedules.
• Aids in the training of new employees and students in the performance of duties.
• Follows all organizational and department policies and procedures.
• Performs shift coordinator duties if applicable.
• Performs section coordinator duties if applicable.