Medical Technologist Reg(ASCP)

OhioHealth•Williamstown, KY

About The Position

Performs complex analysis of body fluids and tissues to produce accurate, precise, and timely patient test results used to diagnose and manage illness. Uses automated, computerized, and manual methods and determines the reliability of analytic data before releasing patient results. Interprets laboratory information, troubleshoots technical procedures and instruments, and applies knowledge of medical correlations, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and treatments to assess result validity. Evaluates new testing methodologies and instrumentation using appropriate testing techniques. The role includes quality control, instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; customer service to clinicians, clients, patients, and families; and mentorship or training for new associates, medical laboratory technicians, and students. The position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, and other body fluids, which may be contaminated with infectious diseases, including HIV and other blood-borne pathogens. This is a non-leadership position in the Core Lab, with an evening shift and 16 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree, or completion of all required coursework for a bachelor's degree, and eligibility to sit for the ASCP Board of Registry examination.
Superior customer service skills.
Experience in an automated clinical laboratory.
Maintain required competencies and mandatory educational requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform complex analyses of body fluids and tissues and provide accurate, precise, and timely patient test results.
Determine the reliability of analytic data before releasing results for diagnosis and treatment.
Interpret laboratory information and troubleshoot technical procedures and instruments.
Assess laboratory data validity using knowledge of medical correlations, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and medical treatments.
Evaluate new testing methodologies and instrumentation using appropriate testing techniques.
Follow and role model safety and infection-control practices.
Provide mentorship to new laboratory associates, medical laboratory technicians, and students.
Provide customer service and communicate professionally with clinicians, clients, physician office staff, clinical staff, laboratory associates, patients, and their families; use service recovery when needed.
Perform quality-control checks on procedures, reagents, stains, and equipment; document and interpret QC data to establish the validity of patient results and verify instrument performance.
Document and review maintenance logs to support optimum system performance and prevent equipment failures.
Remain current in the field, maintain competencies and mandatory educational requirements, and train students and new employees.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.