Medical Laboratory Technologist
About The Position
The Medical Laboratory 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, explaining procedures, and performing phlebotomy. The technologist is responsible for maintaining equipment, quality control systems adhering to CLIA, HIPAA, and JCAHO standards, and performing a variety of tests in areas such as hematology, chemistry, blood banking, urinalysis, serology, reference testing, and microbiology. Additionally, the role requires maintaining comprehensive records, communicating effectively with staff, assisting in emergency situations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Requirements
- Twenty-four (12) months in a hospital lab setting within the last 3 years' experience.
- B.S. Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university.
- Certified in Medical Technology by the appropriate agency.
- Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
- 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.
- Assists 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
