Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician, Laboratory, FT, Nights

Prisma Health•Maryville, TN

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About The Position

Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of testing. Applies professional knowledge of medical technology, testing methodologies, quality assurance, disease states, and the clinical significance of tests. Follows established policies and procedures and meets applicable regulatory and accrediting standards. This is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution; alternatively, the listed in-lieu-of education and training pathways may qualify.
No experience required.
Meet the training and experience requirements defined in the applicable Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
Demonstrate medical technology principles, concepts, and methods through one of the accepted certifications: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP)cm, Categorical (ASCP), Categorical (ASCP)cm, MT (AMT), MLS (ASCPi), or Categorical (ASCPi); or hold a state Medical Technologist license where required for Tennessee team members. A current state license at the Medical Technologist level may be accepted.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks appropriately.
Computer skills.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting continuing education requirements, assessing training needs, and participating in continuing education programs annually.

Responsibilities

Perform and report assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory tests according to standard operating procedures.
Apply medical technology principles and professional knowledge to perform accurate testing, solve problems, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Operate computerized laboratory data systems and applications, and review pending work using established protocols.
Collect, label, handle, and process specimens correctly; verify patient, specimen, and result identification; and evaluate specimen integrity.
Monitor quality control and quality management, investigate unacceptable results or variances, notify the appropriate individual of unresolved issues, and perform lookbacks when required.
Monitor supply and reagent inventory, document receipt and opening of supplies, monitor expiration dates, and ensure adequate supplies are available.
Operate laboratory instruments; identify malfunctions and potential issues; troubleshoot technical problems; consult appropriate individuals or service representatives; and document actions.
Perform and document instrument maintenance and operational checks.
Comply with standards and conditions established by governmental and accrediting agencies, and perform competency assessments according to regulatory standards.
Assume responsibility for section operations in the absence of a supervisor or lead technologist.
Instruct students, new team members, laboratory support staff, and hospital personnel in procedures, techniques, and theory.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and respond promptly to safety violations.
Recognize customer satisfaction issues and respond or escalate appropriately; educate and support laboratory customers.
Support Prisma Health system and campus financial, customer service, quality, and department initiatives; complete team assignments and participate in work-unit action plans.
Communicate information, including critical values, to the healthcare team and complete required documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.