Medical Technologist (Austin Public Health)

City of Austin

1d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of standardized chemical, hematological, microscopic, and bacteriological tests, as well as assisting less experienced personnel in the performance of their duties.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to working in a clinical laboratory.
Certification as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or other recognized association.
A current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician will be accepted with technical supervision by a Licensed Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical test procedures.
Knowledge of the equipment and reagents used in the laboratory.
Knowledge of safety practices when working with body fluids.
Skill in the performance of a variety of clinical lab tests.
Skill in communicating with and assisting less experienced lab personnel.
Skill in documenting and communicating test results.
Skill in working quickly and effectively and in setting priorities.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with health care staff, physicians, patients, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience with pediatric clients, adult clients, and clients who inject drugs.
Experience with electronic health record system and data entry.

Responsibilities

Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.
Prepares specimens for analysis.
Logs all tests performed.
Performs clinical lab tests in some or all of the following areas following established procedures: chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood typing, and matching.
Performs tests including blood counts and differential, blood chemistry stat, therapeutic drug monitoring, urinalysis stat, blood coagulation, toxicology stat, inoculating media, and gram stain readings etc.
Performs quality checks on tests and instruments.
Breaks down instruments for repairs and maintenance.
Records test results.
Communicates with patients, doctors, nurses, and other health care workers.
Collects blood specimens from patients.
Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical laboratory procedures for identification of STDs. This includes but is not limited to phlebotomy, processing of specimen, testing of specimen and reporting test results for the CD Unit.
The laboratory staff will maintain records of quality control, preventative maintenance, CQI documentation, audit of infection control practices and have an ongoing written quality improvement program.
Advises on QA issues related to outreach screening activities.
Will comply with safety practices and proper use of tools and equipment.