Job Description
Position Title: Medical Technologist (MT)
Location: Rugby ND
Department/Unit: Laboratory
Shift: 8 Hours Days
Overview:
Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Technologist for our Laboratory department in Rugby ND. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory tests with precision and accuracy requiring flexibility for oncall and weekend shifts.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Medical Technology Microbiology Chemistry or related sciences.
- Certification: Must be certified as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP the National Certification Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technology (AMT).
- Licensure: Must hold or be eligible for North Dakota State Level I License. Maintaining a current ND licensure requires 24 CEUs every 2 years.
- Additional Requirements: Oncall and weekend availability is mandatory. The role may involve drawing blood.
Job Responsibilities:
- Testing and Analysis:
- Perform authorized tests as directed by the laboratory director matching the individuals education training and technical abilities.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling processing test analyses reporting and maintaining patient test records.
- Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested similarly to patient specimens and achieve acceptable results.
- Quality Control:
- Adhere to quality control policies and document all related activities including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
- Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or notify the appropriate supervisor.
- Equipment Operation:
- Operate laboratory equipment including lab computers automated chemical analyzers blood cell counters hematology machines coagulation machines centrifuges Bactec Microscan microscopes and refractometers.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions; calibrate equipment and prepare laboratory reagents.
- Specimen Collection:
- Collect laboratory specimens through direct patient contact and advise healthcare personnel on proper collection procedures.
- Perform phlebotomies capillary punctures and venipunctures.
- Development and Consultation:
- Participate in the development of new laboratory procedures.
- Assist supervisors in consulting with other medical personnel on technical aspects of clinical laboratory tests.
- Integrate test results to make judgments regarding discrepancies and confirm abnormal results.
- Rotation Duties:
- Rotate on weekend holiday and oncall duty; responsible for lab work received during these periods.
- Supervision (PostEvaluation):
- After 6 months of orientation and 2 years of nonwaived testing experience:
- Provide supervision and consultation to testing personnel performing nonwaived tests.
- Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Promote a culture of safety to improve employee safety within the facility and department.
- Safeguard the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in all forms.
- Exhibit professional attitude leadership role and team member abilities. Maintain a positive professional role throughout the facility and community.
- Perform other assignments as required.
Typical Working Conditions:
- Work primarily within the lab department but may require drawing blood in ICU Acute Unit LTC ER Surgery Haaland Estates and Clinics.
- Patient age range varies from neonatal to geriatrics.
- Department operates 12 hours per weekday and 8 hours per weekend day with oncall duties after regular hours.
Elitecare Medical Staffing promotes a culture of safety and professionalism. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in all forms. Join our team to play a critical role in providing highquality care within our community.
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