Medical Technologist 1

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

13d

About The Position

Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices. Reports to supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a science related field.
Must have completed an accredited program of study for Medical Technologist.
Must be able to successfully pass ASCP Certification Test within 6 months of hire or equivalent certification, failure to pass will result in termination of employment.
Must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle aged and geriatric) limitations and planned procedures.
Skill in operation of laboratory equipment.
High degree of accuracy.
Must be certified as a medical technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
May be hired non-registered with certification pending.

Responsibilities

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed.
Requests supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
May be assigned to order supplies.
Attends meetings as required.
Participates on committees as assigned.
Performs technical functions as assigned to include maintenance, quality control and quality assurance.
Reports equipment or procedural malfunctions.
Troubleshoots problems when possible.
Performs computer functions as assigned.
Performs phlebotomy procedures as assigned.
Labels specimens appropriately; discards specimens after required storage.
Understands scope of limitations.
Requests supervisory assistance when appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.