Medical Laboratory Technologist

Shift: Evenings: 2:30 PM Rotate Nights

Job Summary

• Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens providing clinical information for diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases.
• Responsible for overall quality efficiency and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.
• Essential Functions Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area documenting corrective action to any nonconforming event.
• Prepares reagents maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or setup service when appropriate.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities including but not limited to CAP TJC OSHA. Maintains clear realtime communications shifttoshift and with leadership regarding issues concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings task forces or projects. Participates in competency assessment program where qualified.
• Physical Requirements Works in a fastpaced clinical environment.
• Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical fire and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing walking stretching stooping bending and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education:

• Bachelors degree required MT MLS or equivalent registry eligible. MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.