Medical Technologist Norcross

Job Description - Medical Technologist Norcross (2512752)

Medical Technologist Norcross - 2512752

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing and interpreting laboratory tests in the clinical laboratory.

• Assist Laboratory Manager with daily lab functions.
• Maintains a quality control program appropriate for testing performed in the lab.
• Ability to implement, initiate, update and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Documents Quality Assurance.
• Resolves technical problems and takes remedial actions whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established specifications.
• Reviews all QC and maintenance logs.
• Helps ensure safety for all personnel in the lab.
• Participates in regular proficiency testing programs appropriate for the lab testing done.
• Maintains all appropriate laboratory paperwork and keeps copies for 2 years.
• Maintaining/troubleshooting laboratory equipment and computer systems, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Ordering and maintaining testing supplies and equipment.
• Performs laboratory testing such as chemistries, hematology, immunoassay testing.
• Assists in new staff training.
• Has a general understanding of the LIS function.
• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled and charged.
• Correctly identifies all patients to avoid mistakes that can affect treatment.
• Performs specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens.
• Maintains a constant awareness of policies, and procedures, always ensuring enforcement of infection control processes when working with or around patients.
• Effectively communicates with patients, reassuring them, making them feel at ease when you are present; communicates on the phone and face‑to‑face by being courteous, prompt and polite; documents all information correctly.
• Responsible for keeping all work areas clean and properly stocked.
• Handles information with discretion and always maintains confidentiality.
• Coordinates and consults with lab manager regarding lab related issues.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Complies with all OSHA, CLIA, and federal regulations.
• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Incorporates the use of technology into day‑to‑day tasks by using Outlook, LIS, Matrix Care and other electronic systems effectively and accurately.
• Ability to analyze work methods to effectively organize work, make improvements, and correct problems.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work efficiently with administration, managers, supervisors, partners, and co‑workers.
• Supportive of the goals and objectives of Pruitt Health.
• Represent Pruitt Health in a professional manner related to appearance, communication, and the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Attendance and punctuality.

• Computer‑must be proficient with Microsoft Office and other software programs.
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in‑services.
• Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
• Complies with corporate compliance program.
• Reports job‑related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.
• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
• Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• All applicants shall meet at least one (1) of the following education/experience requirements: B.S. degree in medical technology, or chemical, physical, or biological sciences, plus three…