Medical Tech -Various hours - Microbiology - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health System

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Supervisor, Manager, or Director, the Medical Tech performs clinical laboratory testing according to established and approved protocols, exercising independent judgment and responsibility. The role maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance, and may supervise and teach in the laboratory. The position requires accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing; critical thinking to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report laboratory data; current knowledge of policies and procedures; efficient use of time and resources; and clear communication and information handoffs. The shift consists of various hours based on department needs. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Medical Science.
Medical Tech ASCP, Medical Technologist (AMT), or Medical Technologist (AAB) certification required upon hire.
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

At least one year of laboratory experience is preferred.
Epic and 3M experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols.
Maintain acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing, including correct patient or specimen identification and appropriate error rates.
Document investigations and correct interpretations of quality assurance failures or trends; achieve acceptable proficiency and competency testing scores.
Maintain testing instrumentation and laboratory records.
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; document required Notification Value Call elements in the LIS; and hand off information according to department procedures and chain of command.
Contribute to laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness, including assisting with new-method analysis, correlations, procedure writing, and inspection preparation.
Use cost-efficient work processes while maintaining high-quality laboratory data.
Maintain current knowledge and practice of Wellstar policies, procedures, LIS, regulatory requirements, and laboratory safety standards.
Participate in meetings, committees, task forces, project teams, and required ongoing education.
May supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
Perform other duties as assigned.