Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Condell
About The Position
The Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician performs and evaluates laboratory testing within established protocols, assesses results for clinical significance and validity, and follows established procedures for reporting results. The role monitors laboratory workflow and adjusts work as needed to meet appropriate turnaround times. The position performs and documents instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair; identifies and corrects testing or instrument problems; and completes quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing. It also verifies specimen labeling and suitability and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol. The role provides technical assistance, direction, training, and competency review to laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff, and may instruct students, residents, and new team members. It supports laboratory process improvement and compliance with accrediting standards, including CAP requirements in an acute-care setting. Specialty testing may involve transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry. The position provides timely and accurate laboratory support to high-acuity areas such as the emergency department, ICU, and operating room, including during codes, mass-casualty events, and mass-transfusion procedures. The incumbent must provide care and services appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or a bachelor's or associate's degree in Medical Technology or a related field.
- Medical Technologist (MT) certification from ASCP, or obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from ASCP BOC within one year, or obtain Medical Technologist (MT) certification from AMT within one year.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for the majority of the workday.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns, and eye and face protection as needed.
- Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Responsibilities
- Perform, evaluate, and monitor laboratory tests within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
- Monitor workflow and adjust work as needed to complete it within an appropriate time frame.
- Evaluate test results for clinical significance, validity, and appropriateness, and report and notify others of results according to policy.
- Perform and document calibration, maintenance, and repair of instruments and equipment; recognize and address testing or instrument malfunctions.
- Perform, document, and review quality control and quality assurance activities, taking corrective action when indicated.
- Verify that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing, and collect specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
- Provide direction, training, competency review, and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
- Assist with developing education and training protocols and instruct students, residents, and new team members as assigned.
- Improve the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes, and support compliance with accrediting standards and CAP regulatory requirements.
- Perform internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
- Perform specialty testing in transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry, supporting required turnaround-time goals.
- Provide timely, accurate laboratory results and direct support to critical care departments, including the ED, ICU, and OR, during high-acuity events.
- Support transfusion services, attend codes, perform testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, and mass-casualty and mass-transfusion procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate circumstances
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
