Medical Technologist - PRN - Days
About The Position
The Medical Technologist performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic clinical laboratory testing to support diagnosis, treatment, disease monitoring, and prevention. The technologist follows Eskenazi Health and Pathology Department policies and procedures, section-specific procedures, regulatory standards, and PRIDE values. Work may be performed in one or more laboratory areas, including Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Serology, and Blood Bank. The position involves preparing and evaluating specimens, performing laboratory tests and quality control, maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, verifying and reporting results, communicating critical values and corrected results, and supporting efficient laboratory workflow. The technologist also completes required training, competencies, proficiency testing, and other assignments within established time frames. This is a PRN/per diem day-shift role that may require schedule flexibility, including overtime, extra shifts, or on-call work, as needed by the department.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, or Bachelor of Science in a related life science such as Biology or Chemistry.
- For applicants with a related life-science bachelor's degree, two years of experience working in a clinical laboratory is required.
- Degrees must be from an accredited U.S. college or university; foreign degrees must be officially assessed for U.S. equivalency.
- Knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulations relevant to laboratory areas worked, including TJC, ISDH, CAP, AABB, and FDA.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and solve problems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow standard operating procedures to minimize pre-analytic testing errors; assess specimen acceptability, prepare and accession specimens, document and follow up on specimen or order issues, and monitor supplies.
- Perform patient and proficiency-sample testing according to procedures; document quality control and corrective actions; maintain equipment, troubleshoot problems, perform minor repairs, and communicate and document issues.
- Verify and accurately report patient test results in the laboratory information system, including during computer downtime; communicate critical values and corrected results to caregivers and document communications and corrections.
- Complete required assignments and mandatory requirements, including policy reviews, Occupational Health requirements, section competencies, proficiency testing, and annual hospital education, within designated time frames.
- Prioritize and organize work, maintain patient-testing turnaround-time standards, and assist colleagues in maintaining efficient workflow.
- Report as scheduled and be ready to work at the start of the shift; demonstrate schedule flexibility to meet department needs, including overtime, extra shifts, and on-call work; communicate with coworkers when leaving the work area.
- Identify and resolve problems independently and document actions appropriately.
- Perform other job-related duties, such as training students or new employees, assisting with instrument or procedure startup studies, validating computer or interface upgrades, and serving as an instrument key operator.
