What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist position at PathGroup?
JOB SUMMARY:
The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) who is responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. The person in this position performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
- Design and update procedures to promote maximum efficiency/accuracy of testing and reporting.
- Assists the supervisor, manager or director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
- Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
- Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
- Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or director.
- Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
- Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
- Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
- Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
- Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology.
- Valid ASCP or AMT certification required; students eligible to obtain ASCP or AMT certification are welcome to apply.
- Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.
REQUIREMENTS:
- One year job-related experience preferred.