Laboratory - MT
Profession: Medical Laboratory
Specialty: Medical Technologist
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Hours per Shift: 6 pm - 6:30 am
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Not specified
Certifications: Certification by ASCP or AMT preferred
Must-Have:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, a related field in science, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of all areas in the laboratory demonstrated through an interview process.
Description:
This position is responsible for performing tests through approved procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.
Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely fashion following established guidelines and physician orders.
Report all tests in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.
Inform appropriate personnel of supply needs ensuring uninterrupted testing.
Perform, record, and analyze QC data to make judgments concerning results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning the work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies.
Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiate corrective action.
Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.
Evaluate new testing methodology and contribute to writing technical laboratory procedures.
Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses and notify the appropriate supervisor when necessary.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from acceptable guidelines.
Assist with yearly departmental inventory.
Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognize deviation from expected results, analyze and correct problems using scientific principles.
Operate instruments using established protocols and quality control checks while performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.
Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies.
Display and promote company values.
Regular attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a prevalent professional demeanor.
Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct, and empower the team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment.
Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches.
Maintain professional technical knowledge.
