Medical Tech WMLM (PRN)

3210 Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center • Clayton, GA

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Supervisor, Manager, or Director, performs clinical laboratory testing using established and approved protocols, exercising independent judgment and responsibility. Maintains equipment and records, conducts quality assurance activities related to test performance, and may supervise and teach in the laboratory. The role requires accurate testing, critical analysis and interpretation of laboratory data, current knowledge of policies and procedures, efficient use of time and materials, and effective communication and handoffs to team members. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, or a general field; a master's degree in another or related field is preferred.
• Hold one of the listed medical technology or laboratory science certifications upon hire: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), MT(HEW), MLS(ASCP), MLS(AMT), MB(ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP).
• Computer and data-entry experience.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to use Excel and Word and basic computer operational knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in another or related field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience.
• Epic and 3M experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing according to established and approved protocols.
• Maintain acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing.
• Identify patients and specimens correctly and meet department standards for testing and reporting error rates.
• Document investigation and interpretation of quality assurance failures or trends.
• Maintain testing instrumentation and earn acceptable proficiency and competency scores.
• Analyze, investigate, interpret, and accurately report laboratory data within established turnaround times and productivity standards.
• Recognize relationships between laboratory data and clinical findings or expectations, and interpret information from multiple sources.
• Track laboratory test status using the Pending Log procedure and document all required elements of Notification Value Calls in the LIS.
• Hand off information according to department procedures and the chain of command; follow Wellstar Standards of Behavior and take responsibility for corrective action based on constructive criticism.
• Assist with analysis of new testing methods, including correlations and procedure writing, and assist with inspection preparation.
• Participate in laboratory performance-improvement initiatives and use cost-efficient processes that maintain high-quality laboratory data.
• Maintain current knowledge of Wellstar and laboratory policies and procedures, including the LIS, and demonstrate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance.
• Follow Wellstar and laboratory safety standards; participate in meetings, committees, task forces, and project teams; and complete required monthly, quarterly, or yearly education.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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