Position Location: Main Hospital Campus - Flow Cytometry
Work Hours - Monday through Friday - 7am-530pm | Every 3rd Weekend Call Schedule
Sign on Bonus - $10,000
Description: Performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree - Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred.
Good interpersonal and communication skills important
Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Technical Performance
- Perform routine technical procedures as assigned following standard operating procedures.
- Perform tests accurately in an organized and efficient manner.
- Keep up-to-date with procedure updates.
- Demonstrate competence in assigned areas.
- Serve as a technical resource for Medical Lab Technicians and Laboratory Associates.
Test Results
- Report tests accurately in writing, orally and/or in the LIS; demonstrate knowledge of LIS.
- Follow established guidelines for reporting ST A T results and critical values, properly documenting calls.
- Credit tests appropriately using correct workload exclusion codes.
- Review testing logs and complete tests within shift
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Perform equipment and instrument maintenance according to protocols.
- Follow recommended manufacturer's and/or department defined instrument performance checks and calibrations prior to testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic instrument malfunctions following written guidelines.
- Make adjustments or minor repairs with the aid of instrument manuals or technical service by telephone.
- Assist Medical Lab Technician in resolving problems.
- Monitor supply inventories in assigned areas to assure adequate availability; receive and stock supplies.
Quality Control
- Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions.
- Assist ML T and LA with unresolved problems.
- Perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
- Responsible for efficient and cost effective use of supplies and reagents.
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
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