PRN - Medical Technologist - Send Out Lab

Children's National Hospital

3d•$30 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

At Children's National, our laboratory professionals play a vital role in advancing pediatric care through precision, innovation, and collaboration. The Send Out Lab team supports diagnostic testing across multiple specialties, ensuring accurate and timely results that help clinicians make informed decisions for patients and families. Performs Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology, and/or Genetics procedures in accordance with established procedures and policies. Records and reports results; operates and maintains equipment; monitors quality control standards; evaluates new instruments and tests. Performs clerical and service duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent related field of science (Required)
1 year - Experience in an accredited clinical laboratory (Required)
Math Ability Level: Statistics preferred.
Good interpersonal and communication skills important
Knowledge and skills related to LIS desirable.
Registry or eligible as MT(ASCP) (Required)

Responsibilities

Perform routine technical procedures as assigned following standard operating procedures.
Perform tests accurately in an organized and efficient manner .
Keep up-to-date with procedure updates.
Demonstrate competence in assigned areas.
Serve as a technical resource for Medical Lab Technicians and Laboratory Associates.
Report tests accurately in writing, orally and/or in the LIS; demonstrate knowledge of LIS.
Follow established guidelines for reporting ST A T results and critical values, properly documenting calls.
Credit tests appropriately using correct workload exclusion codes.
Review testing logs and complete tests within shift
Perform equipment and instrument maintenance according to protocols.
Follow recommended manufacturer's and/or department defined instrument performance checks and calibrations prior to testing.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic instrument malfunctions following written guidelines.
Make adjustments or minor repairs with the aid of instrument manuals or technical service by telephone.
Assist Medical Lab Technician in resolving problems.
Monitor supply inventories in assigned areas to assure adequate availability; receive and stock supplies.
Perform, evaluate and report QC protocol; identify and resolve QC failures; document resolutions.
Assist ML T and LA with unresolved problems.
Perform competency and proficiency challenges in a timely manner.
Responsible for efficient and cost effective use of supplies and reagents.
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance