General Summary of Position
A Brief Overview
Performs specimen testing and analysis on patient samples to aid the clinician in providing patient care services. Ensures that all quality control, quality assurance and equipment maintenance is documented and maintained according to standards. Provides exceptional customer service as needed. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Job Description

• Specimen Testing and Preparation •Performs documents and reports routine and specialized testing in assigned area. Correlates laboratory findings with disease stage, integrates and relates data from other laboratory specialty areas. Confirms abnormal results and specimen discrepancies and institutes correct follow-up procedures. •Utilizes judgment and discretion in considering sample integrity, process calibration, reagent concentration and stability, quality control relationship to unknown results, evaluation of unexpected patient results and error identification. •Immediately notifies patient care areas and/or physicians of critical values and documents notification by following established policies and procedures. •Evaluates specimen integrity and acceptability for test performance; obtains specimens for quantitative and qualitative analyses. •Accessions specimens received in the laboratory in the laboratory information system. •Utilizes computer appropriately for entry of results, quality control, specimen inquiry, and patient inquiry.
• Quality Control •Performs and documents quality control according to manufacture specifications, laboratory specifications and/or regulatory specifications. •Institutes corrective action and notifies supervisor of quality control problems. •Reviews section SOP manual and ensures testing practices match SOP guidelines.
• Quality Assurance/Regulatory/Safety •Completes competency assessment within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter, or as needed to meet all regulatory requirements. •Actively participates in proficiency testing as assigned. Achieves satisfactory rating on proficiency testing results. •As needed, assists supervisor with any regulatory requests and/or inspections. •Works collectively with co-workers to ensure laboratory meets and exceeds all safety requirements, including but not limited to maintaining temperature charts, equipment logs, control materials, laboratory cleanliness and transportation of hazardous wastes to the department's pick-up area. •Complies with all designated safety policies and procedures in the work area, including the use of applicable protective equipment when necessary to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
• Equipment Maintenance and Inventory •Maintains equipment logs and performs routine calibration and preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment in accordance with established guidelines. •Proactively contact vendor & Supervisor when service is needed. •Helps to maintain adequate stock of supplies as requested. •Maintains the inventory of reagents, equipment, and supplies necessary for the performance of testing in the assigned area. Understands reagent stability and follows manufacturer-recommended storage conditions. •Assists in the evaluation of new procedures and equipment as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree B.S. Degree (preferably in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field)
• Problem-solving capability with the ability to assess the accuracy of results.
• ASCP - Medical Technologist or ABHI - American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogentics or Eligible candidates will be accepted and expected to sit & pass certification exam within 1 Year

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.