Medical Technologist, Part-time

Duly Health and Care•Tinley Park, IL

4d•$28 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist (MT) uses pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of the examination, such as judgment, specimen acceptability and clinical condition to examine materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information or materials in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition as required by a physician. Routinely performs clinical analyses in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis by initializing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. The MT is responsible for collecting, receiving, and processing of specimens. The MT is responsible for analyzing laboratory samples for technical review and interpretation. The MT is responsible for establishing and monitoring programs that ensure data accuracy and quality assurance. Responsible for ensuring the laboratory is inspection ready at all times.

Requirements

Certification with American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies or science
Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA
Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript
Certified with in the year of date of hire for Biological Degree(s)
Certified within six months of date of hire for MLS/MT training programs
Ability to analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability and to act on critical values in a timely manner.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on analyzers.
Ability to perform clinical diagnostic testing on patients samples working in a stat environment.
Basic computer skills required

Nice To Haves

CPR preferred
Previous experience in a hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory preferred

Responsibilities

Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt
Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action and documents accordingly
Prioritizes specimens processing based on established priorities
Aliquots specimens according to established protocols
Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section
Analyzes laboratory samples for technical review and interpretation
Evaluates quality control and performs maintenance on instrumentation and equipment
Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstations and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems.
Recognizes test system performance problems and takes necessary corrective action
Reviews and evaluates results for completeness, correctness and consistency within defined test
Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turnaround times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes.
Establishes and monitors programs that ensure data accuracy and quality assurance
Reviews pending logs and follow-ups to ensure pending tests are completed and/or canceled when appropriate
Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
Analyzes lab reports for accuracy
Stores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration
Ensures the laboratory is inspection ready at all times.