What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist position at Amberwell Health Atchison?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Medical Laboratory Scientists (MT/MLS)/Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. MLS/MLTs perform a variety of complex chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests and procedures and related duties, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and practices.
Responsibilities for an MLS/MLT include but are not limited to:
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment; including the processing of quality control, calibrations and patient specimens.
- Following established protocols to perform testing of blood, urine, body fluids, tissues and other substances from patients
- Performing venipuncture and capillary collections to obtain patient samples.
- Demonstrating good skills in all forms of communication to ensure positive outcomes
- Maintaining appropriate education and development
- Working well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
- Properly wear personal protective equipment to mitigate the risk of coming into contact with infectious materials.
- Maintaining reagent and supply inventory levels including stocking, restocking and ordering of supplies.
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
Qualifications:JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience:
- Preferred Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in a healthcare clinical setting with knowledge of basic laboratory skills.
- Education:
- Minimum Required Education: Associates degree in Medical Technology
- Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or a Chemical, Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution or a degree with 16 hours in Chemistry, 3 hours in Mathematics
- Certifications:
- Preferred Certifications: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent as an MLS/MT/MLT