Medical Technologist Mt

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Full Time Professional Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, OH, US

Medical Technologist (MT)

MAIN FUNCTION:

Utilizes independent judgement for the collection, processing, and performing both routine and complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment in order to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Exercises professional judgement in order to prioritize and evaluate varying test requests efficiently.

Medical Technologists are able to recognize interdependency of tests and has knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results which are used by the physician to determine the presence, extent, and possibly the cause of disease.

Care will be provided to patients of the following age categories: neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Administrative Director, Laboratory

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution (or the equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria.)
• Board eligible or Board Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent registry such as AMT or NAACLS.
• No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting including recent experience in multiple disciplines.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Employee in this position may be exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and is required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Employees in this position must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete laboratory tasks.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS: All expectations detailed below are considered ADA (American Disabilities Act) essential.

Leadership

• Embraces teamwork by adhering to standards of good laboratory practice
• Accepts and responds to change productively, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior and competence in job duties
• Demonstrates basic conflict resolution skills
• Completes all assignments and competence requirements on time

Communication

• Maintains awareness of verbal / non verbal communication in interactions with staff, other departments, physicians, patients and families
• Addresses patient and family of patient (if present) in an appropriate manner for patient's age and level of understanding. Explains procedure and uses appropriate communication to reassure patient.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professionalism in all communication interactions: written, verbal, electronic and digital
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrates basic ability to initiate and manage crucial conversations
• Demonstrates acceptance of supervisory authority, guidance and instruction.
• Follows appropriate chain of command.
• Reports critical information for physician or caregiver as indicated by policy and within acceptable time frames
• Writes and prepares standard operating procedures for approval by the medical laboratory director.
• Interacts with students in a positive, productive manner
• Participates in lab meetings / team collaboration

Duties:

• Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in an independent and timely manner.
• Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills.
• Follows all hospital policies and procedures as well as all laboratory policies and procedures…