Med Tech - Certified FT- Seasonal, Night Shift (Dec-Apr)

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory. Shift will be 7 on and 7 off (70 hours per pay period).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to function in almost all areas of the clinical laboratory: culture set-up, chemistry, hematology, and serology/immunology.
• Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory staff.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, accrediting organization, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and departmental in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Actively engage in quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry or Biology.
• State Licensure as a Medical Technologist in the following specialties; blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology.
• Medical Lab Technician MLT (ASCP) Certification.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to speak additional languages (English and Spanish).

Skills/Competencies

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Operates the following equipment correctly and safely: photometer, spectrograph, colorimeter, and microscope.

Physical Requirements

Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word, perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes, extend arms and hands in any direction, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands, pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers, perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and stoop, kneel crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, carrying pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors.