Medical Technologist

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an employee with experience working in a Clinical Laboratory. Knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and procedures required. This candidate will be expected to perform quality control testing, calibrations, and maintenance of laboratory analyzers. This candidate will be responsible for testing patient samples, reporting results and keeping appropriate documentation. Candidates with a knowledge of quality assurance measures are preferred. Candidates who possess strong detail oriented and interpersonal and leadership skills will excel in this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related field with ASCP or NCS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in all clinical areas of the laboratory preferred.
Candidates with a knowledge of quality assurance measures are preferred.
Candidates who possess strong detail oriented and interpersonal and leadership skills will excel in this position.

Responsibilities

Prepare bone marrow aspirates and biopsies for analysis, as well as fine needle aspirates per procedure manual.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results for the following instruments/tests:
Hematology
Sysmex XN2000
Sysmex CA660
Iricell
Wet Prep and KOH Prep
Semen Analysis
Manual Differentials
Sedimat
Urine Microscopics
Microbiology
Reading Urine and Throat Culture Testing
MIC set up and processing on Beckman Walkaway 1096
Hemoccult Card
Developing Rapid Kit Testing: HCG, Strep, Mono, Flu, H. Pylori, SARS Ag
Chemistry
Siemens Atellica
Piccolo
AVL Opti CCA
Theratest DSX
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples for procedures described in #2 above.
Adhere to quality assurance policies, corrective action policies and preventive maintenance policies for procedures described above.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Immediately notify technical supervisor when identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance if problem cannot be corrected.
Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, and quality control. Maintain log sheets for equipment maintenance.
Perform processes in Orchard LIS necessary for job duties.
Print and review Levey- Jennings graphs and quality control results from the LIS or analyzer
Perform paperwork necessary for departmental requirements.
Perform review of pending orders daily to ensure all samples have been received and processed.
Contact providers and/or clinical staff with abnormal/critical results based on policy guidelines.
Review Critical Results report daily to ensure notification of all critical lab values
Develop an open line of communication with coworkers and manager
Prepare blood and urine specimens to be sent out to reference labs.
Perform specimen processing duties when necessary.
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion. Put away supplies upon receipt.
Keep biohazard trash at an acceptable level. Assist with monitoring inventory of supplies.
Attend safety classes and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.
Perform continuing education yearly as required by Physicians East.
Maintain proficiency in using the LIS and EMR as required by Physicians East.