Certified Medical Tech/CLS - Core Lab - FT - Nights - Augusta, GA
About The Position
Under the general supervision of a Supervisor, Manager, or Director, the Certified Medical Tech/CLS performs clinical laboratory testing in accordance with 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. The position is on the night shift, listed as 11:30pm–8:00pm, with rotating weekends. The role requires accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing; use of clinical and theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report laboratory data; and effective communication and handoffs among team members. The employee maintains current training and knowledge of policies and procedures, supports laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness, and follows Wellstar and laboratory safety standards. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, or General Science; a related master’s degree is preferred.
- One of the following certifications is required upon hire: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), MT(HEW), MLS(ASCP), MLS(AMT), MB(ASCP), or H(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.
- Epic and 3M experience is preferred.
- A master’s degree in another related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical laboratory testing according to established and approved protocols, using independent judgment and responsibility.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and records.
- Perform quality assurance activities related to test performance.
- Maintain acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing, including correct patient or specimen identification and appropriate investigation and documentation of errors or trends.
- Report laboratory data accurately and 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 required elements of Notification Value Calls in the LIS.
- Hand off information according to department procedures and chain of command.
- Contribute to laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness, including assisting with analysis of new testing methods, correlations, procedure writing, and inspection preparation.
- Practice cost-efficient work processes while maintaining high-quality laboratory data.
- Maintain current knowledge and practice of Wellstar policies and procedures, including LIS procedures, and demonstrate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance.
- Follow Wellstar and laboratory safety standards and participate in required education, meetings, committees, task forces, and project teams.
- May supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
