Medical Technologist Specialist
About The Position
As a member of the professional medical team, the Medical Technologist Specialist accurately performs clinical laboratory analyses and examinations on blood, urine, body fluids, and tissues according to approved department procedures and within published turnaround times. The role uses a variety of instruments and methods to assist physicians with diagnosis and treatment and requires complex problem-solving to resolve clinical and instrument issues, independent judgment, theoretical knowledge, and responsibility. The specialist follows laboratory regulatory requirements and serves as a subject matter expert in a key specialty area. The role also serves as a key operator and technical consultant to technologists, technicians, and students; supports the development, validation, and training of procedures and instrumentation; and contributes to laboratory quality, regulatory preparation, inventory, and information-system functions. As called upon, the specialist teaches in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and coordinates with the program and laboratory departments on curriculum, instruction, student evaluation, and accreditation activities. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of medical technology laboratory experience.
- Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Nice To Haves
- Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Responsibilities
- Perform testing accurately and within required turnaround times.
- Interpret and correlate clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis, and condition, and explain normal or abnormal results to support appropriate action.
- Communicate stat and critical results and prolonged instrument malfunctions that delay results to physicians, nursing units, and other appropriate medical personnel.
- Perform quality control, routine and advanced maintenance, and analyte and instrument troubleshooting.
- Prepare reagents accurately and maintain appropriate laboratory-section supply inventory with cost containment in mind.
- Use required computer functions for test ordering, performance, and result reporting, and retrieve reports to support testing and workflow management.
- Consistently meet laboratory regulatory requirements.
- Act as a key operator and technical consultant to technologists, technicians, and/or students in an assigned area or for instrumentation.
- Assist with development, validation, and training for new procedures and instrumentation.
- Assist with inventory management, including assigned inventory lists.
- Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting, including advanced preventive maintenance and QC/validations for minor equipment such as centrifuges and pipettes.
- Participate in regulatory preparation, including routine audits and tracers.
- Participate in department quality improvement projects and/or department QA/QM monitors.
- Participate in department, location, or system-wide committees or projects.
- Obtain approval to write or modify standard operating procedures for new or existing procedures.
- Coordinate Laboratory Information System database functions.
- Participate in the Laboratory Ambassador Program.
- Teach in the Medical Laboratory Science Program and laboratory rotations as called upon.
- Coordinate with the Medical Laboratory Science Program administration and laboratory areas to develop curriculum, lecture objectives, student evaluations, and written and digital exams.
- Participate in classroom instruction, monitor student activities, attend and participate in faculty meetings, and contribute to accreditation reviews and reports as needed.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
