Certified Medical Tech Chemistry/Hematology - PRN - Nights, Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health System
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 position maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance, and may supervise and teach in the laboratory. The role emphasizes accurate testing and reporting, critical analysis and interpretation of laboratory data, current knowledge of policies and procedures, efficient use of time and resources, and clear communication and handoffs to team members. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, or a general field; a related master's degree is listed as preferred.
- At least one of the following certifications is required 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
- At least one year of laboratory experience is preferred.
- A master's degree in another related field is preferred.
- Epic and 3M experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols.
- Maintain acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing, including correct patient or specimen identification and investigation of quality assurance failures or trends.
- Maintain laboratory testing instrumentation, equipment, and records.
- 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 test status using the Pending Log procedure and document all required elements of Notification Value Calls in the LIS.
- Hand off information according to department procedures and chain of command, and respond constructively to feedback.
- Contribute to laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness, including assisting with new-method analysis, correlations, procedure writing, inspection preparation, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Use cost-efficient work processes while maintaining high-quality laboratory data.
- Maintain current knowledge of Wellstar and laboratory policies, procedures, LIS, and regulatory compliance requirements; follow safety standards.
- Participate in meetings, committees, task forces, project teams, and required educational activities.
- May supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
- Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
