Medical Technologist - Lab

Summit Health•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Analyzes 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. Performs high complexity laboratory testing and report results. 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 appropriate supervisor. Conducts specimen processing. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur. Notifies supervisor when problems are identified that may adversely affect test performance or reporting. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs maintenance of equipment and calibration of testing as required. Performs phlebotomy and other laboratory duties as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure. Obtains blood samples by skin puncture, and venipuncture. Instructs patients in proper collection of urine samples. Performs drug screen collections. Enters lab orders into the Laboratory Information System. Assists in other areas of the Laboratory as needed. Assists in the training of new employees and student interns in the performance of phlebotomy duties. Aids co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory department to ensure an orderly work flow.

Requirements

Associates degree required.
Successful completion of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) course of study.
One year experience of general laboratory testing.
Knowledge of medical terminology, and lab testing requirements.
Skill in phlebotomy techniques with adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
Computer/data entry skills.
Ability to work at a fast pace, communicate in a clear and effective manner, and read/follow procedures accurately.
Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification. If not held at time of hire this certification is required within 90 days of hire date for continued employment.

Responsibilities

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Performs high complexity laboratory testing and report results
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 appropriate supervisor
Conducts specimen processing
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur
Notifies supervisor when problems are identified that may adversely affect test performance or reporting
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate
Performs maintenance of equipment and calibration of testing as required
Performs phlebotomy and other laboratory duties as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure
Obtains blood samples by skin puncture, and venipuncture
Instructs patients in proper collection of urine samples
Performs drug screen collections
Enters lab orders into the Laboratory Information System
Assists in other areas of the Laboratory as needed
Assists in the training of new employees and student interns in the performance of phlebotomy duties
Aids co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory department to ensure an orderly work flow