Medical Technologists

Medical Technologist

The Medical Technologist is responsible for working in any section of the laboratory, applying professional knowledge and exercising independent judgement, complying with policies, procedures, and professional standards. Work customarily involves any testing which may require a high degree of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise in licensed area(s); which means serving as supervisor when working alone (night shift / weekend / holidays) and in the absence of the Laboratory Manager.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S. degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry preferred. Satisfactory completion of a 12 month or longer internship program approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists preferred. Certification as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist required.

Experience:

Ability to work in all areas of the laboratory and apply laboratory principles and perform laboratory procedures. Must have the ability to administer the laboratory Chemistry program. Scientific and mathematical knowledge and skill required to calibrate, operate, and maintain instruments and equipment required. Must have a high level of attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality of work. Sound judgement, based on professional training and knowledge of laboratory practices, policies, and procedures required.

Licenses/Certificates: ASCP registry preferred; AMT, HHS is accepted.

The general responsibilities of the position are summarized here. The employee with responsibilities in this position will be expected to:

• Be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.
• Follow directions and perform work according to department standards.
• Perform duties with little or no supervision.
• Complete duties during the shift with few exceptions.
• Provide accurate and timely information using discretion and protect confidentiality of information.
• Use policy and procedure manuals, and other reference materials, to ensure proper course of action in daily business operations.
• Assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Maintain a cost-conscious attitude to time usage, materials, and supplies.
• Reliable and dependable, reporting to work on time and when scheduled.
• Attend scheduled department meetings.
• Not allow personal conflicts to interfere with work performance.
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote teamwork.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with employees, physicians, administration, and other departments.
• Maintain a professional, well-groomed appearance.
• Speak clearly with a pleasant tone of voice.
• Actively participate in hospital-wide performance improvement activities.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures, reporting safety hazards and initiating appropriate action.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Attend all mandatory infection control, blood borne pathogen, fire safety, hazardous material, and electrical safety in-services annually.
• Remain committed to the Troy Regional Medical Center Standards of Behavior, conducting all business responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
• Demonstrate initiative toward being available to assist other hospital areas when the need arises.
• Follow the procedure manual for collection 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates knowledge of chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, coagulation and basic microbiology procedures as outlined in the laboratory department policies and procedure manuals.
• Must participate in annual re-orientation and competency.
• Adjust test-sampling technique according to patient's age; example:
  Neonates, infants, children, pediatric, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System.
• Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly manner and clean.
• Assist with housekeeping duties for the department, puts away supplies, etc. as required.
• Demonstrates professionalism in answering telephones in a courteous manner stating the department name and your name – "Laboratory, your name, may I help you" with an inside call. "Troy Regional Medical Center, Laboratory, your…