Medical Technologist, Downtown Nashville

Heritage Medical Associates•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Precisely and accurately performs a variety of technical procedures including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and venipuncture. These procedures may be carried out with the use of manual, semi-automated or automated methodologies and includes accepted quality control procedures, as well as carrying out appropriate proficiency testing.

Requirements

MT State License
Capable of performing the laboratory procedures and necessary quality controls associated with these tests.
TN State MT License

Responsibilities

Accurately and precisely follows established laboratory procedures.
Reports “panic values” within 10 minutes of test completion and documents that they were reported to the requesting health care provider.
Verifies that quality control values are acceptable before testing samples and notifies the laboratory supervisor when quality control problems exist.
Verifies that the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated test procedures.
Performs daily and routine maintenance as required and makes note of corrective action or problem.
Labels reagents with date of receipt, date opened, and expiration date.
Organizes work to ensure procedures are performed within acceptable turnaround times.
Coordinates a simultaneous series of tests with accuracy and shows flexibility in adjusting test scheduling in response to stat orders and variations in patient workload.
Verifies completed test results in a timely fashion to ensure availability of test results.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of established policies and procedures within the laboratory as outlined in the instruction manuals.
Differentiates results of various tests and determines the accuracy of these results.
Recognizes any unexpected day to day variation in test results and attempts to investigate the reason for the variation.
Performs repeat test when results are abnormal or questionable and consults with either the laboratory director or supervisor.
Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens and reorders specimen as necessary.
Reruns all panic values.
Documents any unscheduled maintenance and notifies the laboratory supervisor.
Discards reagent/supplies at expiration dates and in the proper container.
Performs and documents corrective action when Q.C. is unacceptable.
Assesses a given situation, considers alternatives and chooses an appropriate course of action.
Works well with physicians and others in a position with authority.
Provides direction and assistance to patients, families and visitors in a courteous manner.
Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses discretion with discussing patient results/matters.
Handles telephone information requests with courtesy and accuracy.
Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
Suggests changes to the laboratory supervisor that would improve the laboratory operation.
Performs work within the established laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures, practices infection control and chemical hazard procedures for protection of self, patients and clinic personnel.
Understands fire, safety, and evacuation procedures.
Consistently strives to be an effective and productive member of the clinic.
Maintains predictable and consistent attendance.