Medical Technologist

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Job Description - Medical Technologist - FT )

Medical Technologist - FT -

Description

Performs standard routine, complex, automated and manual lab techniques without direct supervision; insures proper functioning of lab equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions; calibrates and assesses the accuracy of lab equipment; performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate; assists in maintaining inventory and supplies; performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques;

collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens; prioritizes assignment of test results and coordinates general work flow; recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results; evaluates, interprets and reports test results; observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality; assists in training of new assistants and technologists; supervises Laboratory Assistants; assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment;

interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results; attends and participates in department meetings; and, performs other duties as assigned.

• Performs standard routine, complex, automated and manual lab techniques without direct supervision.
• Insures proper functioning of lab equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and troubleshooting basic instrument malfunctions; calibrates and assesses the accuracy of lab equipment.
• Performs, evaluates, and records quality control measures and institutes corrective action as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and supplies.
• Performs phlebotomy using age specific techniques.
• Collects, prepares and determines acceptability of specimens.
• Prioritizes assignment of test results and coordinates general work flow.
• Recognizes normal, abnormal or unexpected results, errors and problems with patient test results.
• Evaluates, interprets and reports test results.
• Observes principles of data security/patient confidentiality.
• Assists in training of new assistants and technologists; supervises Laboratory Assistants.
• Assists in evaluation of new methods and equipment.
• Interacts with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of National Registry Exam for Medical Technologist such as ASCP.
• Must meet requirements for certification as a NV General Laboratory Supervisor.