Certified Medical Tech Chemistry/Hematology - PRN - Nights, Augusta, GA
About The Position
Under the general supervision of a Supervisor, Manager, or Director, the Certified Medical Tech performs clinical laboratory testing according to established and approved protocols, exercising independent judgment and responsibility. The role maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance, and may supervise and teach in the laboratory setting. The position is responsible for accurate and timely laboratory results, analyzing and interpreting laboratory data in relation to clinical findings, maintaining current knowledge of policies and procedures, and communicating test status and critical information to team members. The Medical Tech also contributes to laboratory performance improvement, inspection readiness, and efficient work processes, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, or General field, or a master's degree in another related field.
- Hold one of the listed certifications upon hire: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), MT(HEW), MLS(ASCP), MLS(AMT), MB(ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP).
- Computer and data-entry experience.
- Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
- Ability to use Excel and Word and basic computer operational knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of laboratory experience is preferred.
- Epic and 3M experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established and approved protocols.
- Maintain accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing, including correct patient and specimen identification.
- Investigate and document quality assurance failures or trends and maintain instrumentation used for testing.
- Analyze, investigate, interpret, and accurately report laboratory data within established turnaround times and productivity standards.
- Recognize relationships between laboratory data and clinical findings or expectations and interpret information from multiple sources.
- Track laboratory test status using the Pending Log procedure and document Notification Value Calls in the LIS.
- Hand off information according to department procedures and the chain of command.
- Contribute to laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness, including assisting with new-method analysis, correlations, procedure writing, and inspection preparation.
- Use cost-efficient work processes while maintaining high-quality laboratory data.
- Maintain current knowledge of Wellstar and laboratory policies, procedures, LIS, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
- Participate in meetings, committees, task forces, project teams, and required educational activities.
- Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
