Medical Technologist II

PathGroup•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Medical Technologist II is a licensed Medical Technologist responsible for day-to-day specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting. The role performs standard Medical Technologist duties independently and consults a Medical Technologist III when necessary. The technologist is expected to demonstrate satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures and meet departmental productivity expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
Valid ASCP or AMT certification required.
Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a Medical Technologist I without assistance from a Medical Technologist III and demonstrate satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures.
Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
Design and update procedures to promote testing and reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Assist the Supervisor, Manager, and Director with administrative functions, including ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
Follow laboratory safety precautions and procedures in laboratory procedure manuals.
Produce, interpret, and report accurate and precise test results.
Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or patient sample result reporting.
Communicate pertinent section information and issues to a supervisor, manager, or other appropriate individual.
Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshoot methods.
Assist with documentation and maintenance of effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
Follow the Corporate Compliance Program and corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.
Meet productivity expectations established by current departmental guidelines.