Laboratory - MT

Profession: Medical Laboratory

Specialty: Medical Technologist

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: N/A

Certifications: Certification by ASCP or AMT required

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, a related field in science, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of all areas in the laboratory demonstrated through interview process
• Knowledge of computerized document systems preferred

Description:

This position is responsible for performing tests through approved department procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.

Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely fashion following established guidelines and physician orders.

Report all tests in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.

Inform appropriate personnel of department supply needs ensuring uninterrupted testing.

Perform, record, and analyze QC data to make judgments concerning the results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.

Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies.

Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiate corrective action.

Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.

Evaluate new testing methodology and contribute to writing technical laboratory procedures.

Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses and notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, or director when appropriate.

Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's acceptable guidelines.

Assist the Laboratory Supervisor with yearly departmental inventory.

Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, analyze, and correct problems using scientific principles.

Operate instruments using established protocols and quality control checks and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.

Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies.

Display and promote company values.

Regular attendance is required.

Other duties may be assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.

Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct, and empower the team.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment.

Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches.

Maintain professional technical knowledge.