Medical Technologist I

Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MT I/IIs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and laypersons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. (MT I <1 year experience and MT II >1 year experience)

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.
Certification as a Medical Technologist by ASCP BOC or equivalent or relevant specialty lab certification.
Primary source verification of successful completion is required and will be performed by MUHA Human Resources.
New employees: If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary.
Current MLT employees: Job reclassification from MLT to MT will not occur until successful completion of the ASCP MLS registry.
Less than one year of clinical experience
Requirements include prolonged standing, sitting, and hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
Requires vision/hearing to normal range with/without correction and the absence of color blindness.
Requires wearing of protective clothing and shoes due to contact with biohazardous materials.
Able to read, interpret and apply written labels, instructions and guidelines.
Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Weekend, holiday, and overtime rotations required to accommodate patient care.

Responsibilities

Performs sample assessment, receiving, accessioning, processing, and testing to support high-quality laboratory patient results, as well as supply/stock maintenance activities to support testing activities (65%)
Prepares specimens for testing
Performs positive patient identification using two identifiers
Evaluates specimen acceptability
Performs specimen receipt in electronic laboratory computer system
Performs correct labeling practices
Performs order evaluation and assessment using electronic laboratory computer system
Performs routine laboratory testing using both automated and non-automated methods using established procedures
Recognizes normal and abnormal laboratory values
Recognizes computer data problems
Communicates technical testing information to medical and lay persons using Standards of Behaviors
Performs appropriate specimen processing based on sample type and test
Creates and reviews test/specimen pending worklists
Proficient in electronic laboratory computer system
Notifies/Documents critical test results using established policies
Ensures assigned benches are stocked accordingly
Ensure new lots/shipment reagents are quality controlled in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and established laboratory protocols
Ensures reagents are ordered at designated par levels
Supports test and instrument validation activities
Other duties as assigned
Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and competency related activities (25%)
QC testing is performed correctly, completely and in a timely manner
QC is documented appropriately
QC is performed and verified prior to reporting patient results
Troubleshoots equipment, instruments and results effectively
Documents equipment problems, resolutions on equipment tracking logs/discrepancy form, and communicates to team appropriately
Process improvement activities are performed and documented
Follows all procedures and policies as written and approved
Performs and documents instrument maintenance per manufacturer instructions
Completes procedure and policy sign off by deadlines using MediaLab
Completes competency and competency documentation by deadlines using MediaLab
Actively participates in a setting conducive to teaching health care practitioners in Laboratory Services as assigned (10%)
Assists in the orientation & training of new staff, students and residents as assigned and provides timely documentation and/or feedback as appropriate
Ensures positive experiences (clinical as well as non-clinical) for students, residents and health care practitioners
Participate in continuing education
Models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions
Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory agency standards and regulations.
Participates in Performance Improvement Program and competency assessments.
Ensures Proficiency Testing is rotated among staff, performed in a timely manner, and correctly submitted.
Assists with Quality Audits to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
Maintains processes and procedures including forms and labels, ensures all are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reviews training checklists and competency assessments on a regular basis to ensure staff are qualified to complete the tasks of the Cryopreservation Laboratory.