About The Position
Under the general supervision of supervisors, a manager, or a director, the Certified Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory testing using 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 within the laboratory setting. The position focuses on accurate testing, clinical interpretation and reporting of laboratory data, effective communication and handoffs, and maintaining current knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with rotating weekends. The position is sign-on bonus eligible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, or General Studies; a master’s degree in another related field 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 demonstrate basic computer operational knowledge.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of laboratory experience is preferred.
- Epic and 3M experience preferred.
- Master’s degree in another related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing, including correct patient or specimen identification and appropriate investigation and documentation of QA failures or trends.
- Maintain testing instrumentation and meet department standards for errors in testing or reporting patient and QC results.
- 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 according to Pending Log procedures; document required Notification Value Call elements in the LIS; and 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.
- Use cost-efficient work processes while maintaining high-quality laboratory data.
- Maintain current knowledge and practice of Wellstar policies and procedures, including LIS procedures, laboratory regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
- Participate in meetings, committees, task forces, and project teams, and complete monthly, quarterly, or yearly educational requirements.
- Take responsibility for corrective action on constructive criticism and adhere consistently to Wellstar Standards of Behavior.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility
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Job Type
Full-time
