What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist - PRN Days | Sarasota Specialty position at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Sarasota?
MT performs prescribed laboratory procedures and specimen analysis for inpatients and outpatients. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. This is an exempt position.
Education and Training: Baccalaureate degree in the clinical laboratory sciences from an accredited college or university; or, Graduation from an accredited school of Medical Technology. Credentialed by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist in Medical Technology.
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as generalist.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Clinical and Support Duties
- Collects and/or prepares human samples for analysis in a timely, efficient manner.
- Calibrates, conducts performance checks, and maintains clinical laboratory instruments and equipment in optimal condition.
- Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and laboratory products; establishes new ranges for controls.
- Recognizes reagents or media from prescribed procedures or from literature and makes necessary computations.
- Follows prescribed procedures in performing tests.
- Assesses the plausibility of laboratory results through consolidating data with common physiological conditions.
- Ensures results are documented appropriately and patient reports are received by designated physicians.
- Keeps physician and supervisor informed of clinical variations, including unusual patient data or results.
- Ensures charges are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Serves as a liaison between hospital and reference labs.
- Observes established safety standards and monitors staff in work safety.
- Provides ongoing education to designated staff regarding policy & procedures.
- Assists with changes/updates to charge master. Monitors monthly invoices as assigned.
- Customer Service
- Maintains the highest level of customer service via courtesy, compassion and positive communication.
- Promotes the Mission and Vision of PAM Health within the work environment and community.
- Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures.
- Health and Safety
- Works in a manner that promotes safety; wears clothing appropriate to the performance of the job.
- Participates in OSHA required training.
- Follows universal precautions as appropriate for position; complies with Employee Health requirements for continued employment.
- Reports unsafe practices to management.
- Knows own role in case of an emergency.
Education and Training: Baccalaureate degree in the clinical laboratory sciences from an accredited college or university; or, Graduation from an accredited school of Medical Technology. Credentialed by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist in Medical Technology.
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as generalist.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Must work well with patients.
- Must be able to develop and maintain good interdepartmental relations.
- Must be self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.