Medical Technologist

Position: Medical Technologist I
Location: Columbia

Job Description Summary

Medical technologist support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, Medical Technologists support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

(MT I 1 year experience)

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000868 COL - Lab (NMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description MT I Requirements (Educ/work/licensure, registry or certification):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by ASCP BOC or equivalent or relevant specialty lab certification.

• Primary source verification of successful completion is required and will be performed by MUHA Human Resources.

• New employees:
  If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary.

• Current MLT employees:
  Job reclassification from MLT to MT will not occur until successful completion of the ASCP MLS registry.

• Less than one year of clinical experience

Job Requirements:

• Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (60%)

• Prepares specimens for testing

• Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers

• Evaluates specimen acceptability

• Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system and middleware

• Performs correct labeling practices

• Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system

• Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures

• Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values and completes all warranted notifications

• Recognizes computer data problems and troubleshoots issues

• Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors

• Performs appropriate specimen processing, testing, and interpretation based on sample type and test

• Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists

• Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system and departmental middleware system(s)

• Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies

• Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly

• Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols

• Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels

• Supports test and instrument validation activities

• Other duties as assigned
• Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (20%)

• QC testing is performed and documented correctly, completely and in a timely manner

• QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results

• Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively

• Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team…