Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician, Laboratory, FT, Nights
About The Position
Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures proficiency and accuracy in all aspects of laboratory testing, follows established policies and procedures, and applies professional medical technology knowledge to testing, quality assurance, disease states, and the clinical significance of test results. Performs and reports assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory procedures according to standard operating procedures. Uses professional knowledge to solve problems or escalates them as appropriate, operates laboratory data systems, and reviews pending work. Collects, labels, handles, and processes specimens correctly; verifies patient, specimen, and result identification; and evaluates specimen integrity. Monitors quality control and quality management, investigates unacceptable results and variances, performs lookbacks when required, and manages supplies and reagents. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, documenting maintenance and operational checks. Complies with governmental and accrediting standards, performs competency assessments, and may assume responsibility for section operations when a supervisor or lead technologist is absent. Instructs students and colleagues, maintains a safe and clean work environment, communicates critical values and other information to the healthcare team, and supports customer service, quality, financial, and department initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution; alternatives are specified under In Lieu Of.
- No experience required.
- Meet the training and experience requirements defined by CLIA regulations, 2023 (42 CFR 493.1423 and 42 CFR 493.1489).
- Demonstrate mastery of medical technology principles, concepts, and methods through one of the listed certifications: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP)cm, Categorical (ASCP), Categorical (ASCP)cm, MT (AMT), MLS (ASCPi), or Categorical (ASCPi); alternatively, a current State Medical Technologist license may be accepted.
- State Medical Technologist license is required for team members working in Tennessee.
- Promote professional growth and development by meeting continuing education requirements and participating in annual CE programs.
- Have organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks appropriately, and computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report assigned waived, moderate, and high-complexity clinical laboratory tests accurately and according to standard operating procedures.
- Use professional knowledge to solve problems, escalate issues appropriately, operate laboratory data systems, and review pending work.
- Collect, label, handle, and process specimens; verify patient, specimen, and result identification; and evaluate specimen integrity.
- Monitor quality control and quality management, investigate variances, notify the appropriate person of unresolved issues, and perform lookbacks when required.
- Monitor supply and reagent inventory, document receipt and opening of supplies, check expiration dates, and ensure adequate supplies are available.
- Operate laboratory instrumentation; identify malfunctions; troubleshoot and resolve technical problems; consult service representatives or other appropriate individuals; and document work.
- Perform and document instrument maintenance and function or operational checks.
- Comply with standards and conditions set by governmental and accrediting agencies and perform competency assessments according to regulatory standards.
- Assume responsibility for section operations when the supervisor or lead technologist is absent.
- 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 immediately to safety violations.
- Recognize customer satisfaction issues and respond or escalate appropriately; educate and support laboratory customers.
- Communicate information, including critical values, to healthcare team members and complete required documentation.
- Support system and campus financial, customer service, and quality initiatives; complete team assignments; and participate in work-unit action plans and department goals.
- Meet continuing education requirements and participate in annual continuing education programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
