East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Medical Technologist Full Time Nights
East Tennessee Children's Hospital, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
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Knoxville, TNtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR102739# **BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB**Performs tests in various departments of the laboratory.# **REPORTS TO*** Director—Laboratory# ***JOB REQUIREMENTS*****Supervisory Responsibilities:** NO**Minimum Education:**Bachelor’s degree Required**Degree:**Degree from an accredited college offering an NCCLS approved Medical Laboratory Science program or completion of a clinical lab training program**License/Certification Required:**Certification as an MLS by ASCP, AMT or AAB**Minimum Work Experience:** 4 years of medical technology experience preferred, OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.# **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology.* Skill in both verbal and written communication.* Is able to multitask, handle stress appropriately, and work in a fast-paced environment.* Works well with others and consistently displays a courteous, professional attitude in all situations.# **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures* Documents and reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures: Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.* Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor: Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.* Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required* Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments* Produces consistent quality results while maintaining a large quantity of work.* Meets deadlines and turn-around times for test results, preventative maintenance.* Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures.* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment* Assures standards are met related to calibrations, documentation, etc.* Demonstrates reliability and speed in reporting, spec processing, calibrations, etc.* Effectively manages technical aspects of work areas.* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives* Foster and encourage principles of C/FCC to include: communication, education, orientation, and implementation of C/FCC actions and projects.* Acts as a resource for test-related issues for technicians, phlebotomists, secretary and other medical staff, as appropriate.* Creates a productive work environment as related to expectations, interruptions, schedules, etc.* Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.* Minimizes costs in supplies, time and training to product test results by following established procedures and taking care to “do it right the first time”.* Minimizes costs in equipment repairs, repeat work, QC, etc. by following established procedures and taking care to “do it right the first time”.* Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.# **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.*Come work where you can make a difference everyday.* #J-18808-Ljbffr
Knoxville, TNtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR102739# **BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB**Performs tests in various departments of the laboratory.# **REPORTS TO*** Director—Laboratory# ***JOB REQUIREMENTS*****Supervisory Responsibilities:** NO**Minimum Education:**Bachelor’s degree Required**Degree:**Degree from an accredited college offering an NCCLS approved Medical Laboratory Science program or completion of a clinical lab training program**License/Certification Required:**Certification as an MLS by ASCP, AMT or AAB**Minimum Work Experience:** 4 years of medical technology experience preferred, OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.# **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of medical technology.* Skill in both verbal and written communication.* Is able to multitask, handle stress appropriately, and work in a fast-paced environment.* Works well with others and consistently displays a courteous, professional attitude in all situations.# **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures* Documents and reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures: Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.* Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor: Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.* Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required* Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments* Produces consistent quality results while maintaining a large quantity of work.* Meets deadlines and turn-around times for test results, preventative maintenance.* Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures.* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment* Assures standards are met related to calibrations, documentation, etc.* Demonstrates reliability and speed in reporting, spec processing, calibrations, etc.* Effectively manages technical aspects of work areas.* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives* Foster and encourage principles of C/FCC to include: communication, education, orientation, and implementation of C/FCC actions and projects.* Acts as a resource for test-related issues for technicians, phlebotomists, secretary and other medical staff, as appropriate.* Creates a productive work environment as related to expectations, interruptions, schedules, etc.* Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.* Minimizes costs in supplies, time and training to product test results by following established procedures and taking care to “do it right the first time”.* Minimizes costs in equipment repairs, repeat work, QC, etc. by following established procedures and taking care to “do it right the first time”.* Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.# **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.* Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.*Come work where you can make a difference everyday.* #J-18808-Ljbffr