Lab Medical Technologist PRN

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PRN Douglas, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Lab Medical Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY

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

OVERVIEW

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Essential physical requirements
  • Sit and stand for long periods of time
  • Walk distances throughout the facility
  • Able to push or pull 20-50 lbs.
• Essential sensory requirements
• Other
  • Understands current concepts of laboratory testing and is able to perform modern techniques which are demanded in the laboratory.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Below are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the position’s purpose and objectives. These are critical or fundamental to the performance of the position. They are the major functions for which the person in the position is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the position, along with the corresponding performance standards.
  • Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received into the laboratory, according to laboratory policy and procedure.
    • Evaluates specimens for acceptability, investigates, and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. Ensures proper specimen is being analyzed.
    • Verifies accuracy before reporting results by re-checking results, investigating delta codes, absurd results, instrument codes, and critical values
    • Ensures reflex testing is performed when required. Ensures orders are correct.
    • Ensures abnormal situations are referred to pathologist or manager according to established protocol.
    • Performs proficiency tests accurately as required in testing areas.
  • Reports test results in a timely manner and according to laboratory policy and procedure.
    • Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
    • Reports results within time limits established for test procedures:
      Morning run is completed by 7AM, stat and timed requests are completed within 45 minutes from specimen receipt, and…