Medical Lab Technician / Medical Technologist

Margaret Mary Health•Batesville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for collecting and analyzing laboratory specimens and reporting results according to laboratory protocols and procedures. The position may be filled by a Medical Technologist (bachelor’s degree) or Medical Laboratory Technician (associate degree). It is based in the hospital laboratory and is a 72-hours-per-pay-period weekend option, with a dayshift schedule of Saturday and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekday shifts are also available. The weekend option plan agreement includes additional options for increased pay and shift differential. The role performs routine phlebotomy and laboratory testing, processes and sends out specialized and reference laboratory specimens, verifies and reports results, and supports quality control, troubleshooting, calibration, equipment maintenance, and an orderly, well-supplied work area. The employee works independently without direct supervision while seeking guidance when needed. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree majoring in Medical Technology, Science, or another scientific field.
Registration as a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Technologist through ASCP or AMT.
At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Strong laboratory science skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate laboratory and basic office equipment.
Constant manual dexterity and use of hands; frequent walking, standing, and talking.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Use only approved abbreviations and follow patient-safety goals and actions.
Use two patient identifiers before providing treatments, demonstrate the identification process, introduce oneself to patients, explain procedures, and verify patient identity before starting procedures.
Perform routine phlebotomy competently, monitor patients and puncture sites for adverse reactions, and seek additional support when needed.
Identify proper collection tubes and containers for routine testing.
Collect, research, and process esoteric laboratory testing, such as 24-hour specimens, chromosome testing, and reference testing.
Send bone marrow, flow cytometry, cytology, chromosome analysis, pathology, and reference laboratory specimens according to proper procedures.
Perform accurate and appropriate testing of specimens according to laboratory protocols and procedures.
Investigate and document problems with unacceptable specimens.
Verify the accuracy of results before reporting them and verify results in a timely manner.
Report stat, abnormal, critical, and other specially requested results according to laboratory policy.
Review reported results in the department daily.
Perform and document appropriate quality control; evaluate QC results before accepting and reporting patient results.
Begin troubleshooting out-of-range QC, notify the section leader of unresolved issues, contact technical support when needed, and document troubleshooting steps.
Label quality-control materials and reagents with opening dates and expiration dates.
Perform and document analyzer maintenance according to schedules and procedures.
Perform and document calibration for new reagent lots and expired calibrations.
Organize workload efficiently to complete testing.
Work independently without direct supervision and seek guidance as needed.
Handle conflict situations appropriately.
Maintain the work area and equipment to department standards, perform daily cleaning, and maintain sufficient supplies for ongoing testing.