Medical Technologist - Point of Care Testing

HHC • Indianapolis, IN

38d

About The Position

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. FLSA StatusNon-ExemptJob Role SummaryThe Medical Technologist Point of Care Testing utilizes laboratory science knowledge, experience and skills to ensure that the point of care tests and the non-laboratory staff performing these tests meet all regulatory requirements. Through quality control/assurance monitoring and instrumentation/methodology troubleshooting, assistance is delivered to other healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as in disease monitoring and prevention

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science from an accredited U.S. college or university. Foreign degrees must be officially assessed to determine U.S. equivalency. Current coursework toward a BS may be considered (must have at least 3 years complete and BS must be obtained within 18 months).
• ASCP or other certification preferred
• 2 years' experience in a clinical laboratory

Responsibilities

• Assists the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator with quality audits to ensure that Point of Care Tests meet or exceed standards established by all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Is a technical resource for nursing and medical staff with identification, evaluation, review and troubleshooting of all Point of Care Testing issues and concerns.
• Performs or oversees repairs/maintenance on POCT equipment.
• Performs and documents supply inventory, instrumentation calibration, methodology comparisons, reagent validation and maintenance following established procedures and policies.
• Serves as a mentor/teacher for others using respectful and effective communication and identifies and solves problems independently.
• Functions as a self-starter, arrives to work on time and on scheduled days, begins work promptly and balances multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Manages time effectively and efficiently completes work assignments through prioritization and organization.
• Is able to represent the Point of Care Testing section in the absence of the POCT Coordinator.
• Performs other job duties as assigned (examples include but are not limited to: training students, assisting in method validation and implementation of new test systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees