Medical Technologist I

Fisher Titus Medical Center • Norwalk, OH

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About The Position

Caring For the Community You Love. Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus! Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community. Mission: Deliver passionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community.

Requirements

• Associates or better in Health Services Administration.
• Medical Laboratory Tech certification.
• Medical Technologist certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors or better in Health Services Administration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
• Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
• Accurately performs test as requested on specimens received, ensuring correct patient encounter is used and appropriate procedure is performed.
• Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results.
• Accurately performs testing on all Proficiency Testing specimens, adhering to policies and procedures relating to Proficiency Testing.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Medical Technologist II or Director/Supervisor.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmental to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintains work area and performs daily cleaning of work area.
• Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage.
• 401K match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Night shift premium.
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree