Medical Lab Technologist
About The Position
The Medical Lab Technologist performs diagnostic laboratory examinations for patients after evaluation by healthcare providers. This role involves independently operating high-complexity laboratory equipment, conducting proper patient identification, and explaining procedures to obtain optimal laboratory results. The technologist will perform phlebotomy, routine maintenance on equipment, and maintain a quality control system adhering to CLIA, HIPAA, and JCAHO standards. Responsibilities include performing a variety of tests in hematology, chemistry, blood banking, urinalysis, serology, reference testing, and microbiology. Additionally, the role requires maintaining records for all laboratory functions, communicating effectively with staff, and assisting in emergency situations such as cardiac arrests, including performing CPR and responding to anaphylaxis.
Requirements
- Must have twenty-four (12) months in a hospital lab setting within the last 3 years' experience.
- Must have a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
- Must be certified in Medical Technology by the appropriate agency.
- Must have certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
- Must have certification in Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic laboratory examinations for patients after evaluation by healthcare providers.
- Independently operate high-complexity laboratory equipment according to department needs.
- Conduct proper patient identification (using 2 identifiers) and explain the methods of procedures, including special collection instructions, to obtain the best possible laboratory results.
- Perform phlebotomy procedures, including venipuncture and capillary collections, on patients of all age groups.
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and standard laboratory protocols.
- Maintain a quality control system for daily laboratory operations, adhering to CLIA, HIPAA, and JCAHO standards, and ensuring acceptance/rejection of quality control results using Levey Jennings criteria.
- Perform a variety of routine to highly complex tests, including but not limited to hematology, chemistry, blood banking, urinalysis, serology, reference testing, and microbiology.
- Maintain records for all laboratory functions, including equipment repairs, surveys, and testing documentation, in compliance with HIPAA and CMS/JCAHO regulations.
- Communicate effectively with staff, including notifying them of any equipment repairs or downtime.
- Maintain accurate daily records of patient workload and examinations.
- Assist in emergency situations such as cardiac arrests, including performing CPR and recognizing/responding to anaphylaxis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
