What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Medical Tech position at The Toledo Clinic?
Hours: Monday - Friday 11 am - 7:45 pm
General Summary
Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more functional laboratory sections.
Works under the supervision of the Lab Manager.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Example of Essential Duties:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
General Summary
Performs chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more functional laboratory sections.
Works under the supervision of the Lab Manager.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Example of Essential Duties:
- Performs procedures in designated areas of the laboratory for which competency has been verified by a qualified technician/technologist and/or supervisor.
- Maintains records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control in the laboratory section. Plots results of control runs on Levey-Jennings charts. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs, and implements necessary remedial action.
- Reviews and verifies accuracy of relevant laboratory reports.
- Maintains equipment, logging daily temp. checks, and logs preventive and remedial maintenance of equipment.
- Maintains proper inventory of laboratory supplies, informing in advance of reordering needs.
- When presented with a "STAT" request(s), stops all other routine activities and promptly addresses the STAT. Calls or faxes the results promptly as indicated on the request to individuals authorized to receive lab results/information.
- May participate in research and development of new procedures and changes to existent procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Two (2) years of experience in clinical laboratory testing.
- Knows, understands and adheres to all laboratory, Clinic and/or OSHA safety standards.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment by daily cleaning, emptying trash containers, cleaning up spills and all other housekeeping duties necessary to sustain an appropriate work area.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Supports staffing by being able to work extended or altered hours when necessary.
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
- Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
- Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.
- Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures
- Baccalaureate degree or course work necessary to take MT (ASCP) registry.