Medical Lab Technician - 7/7

Shelby Medical Centermid

Medical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

supply/reagent ordering or preparation, primary operator of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training. Performs specimen collection procedures,

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Medical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

Responsibilities

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→Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.
→Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
→Performs and reports routine laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.
→Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
→Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
→Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
→Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
→Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
→Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
→Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
→Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
→Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
→Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities under the supervision of the Medical Technologist or Team Leader:
→supply/reagent ordering or preparation, primary operator of minor instrumentation, projects, or teaching/training.
→Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
→Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
→Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
→Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality
→indicators.
→Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
→Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
→Maintains confidentiality of patient records, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
→Perform other duties as directed under supervision of Medical Technologist or Team Leader.

Requirements

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Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technician. or
Associate degree in related field.
None.
Requires ASCP or AMT certification or equivalent as a Medical Laboratory Technician from an accredited program or qualifies for certification. Certification required within 6 months of hire.