Medical Technologist - FT - Nights
About The Position
This position performs laboratory procedures and evaluations to assist physicians in diagnosis and provide quality patient care. The Medical Technologist supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to quality service for patients, physicians, the public, and coworkers. The role performs routine and specialized laboratory testing, including complex tests, and maintains the quality and validity of laboratory results through quality control, equipment maintenance, evaluation of abnormal results, and resolution of instrument problems. The Medical Technologist accurately enters results into the laboratory computer system, performs proficiency testing, and communicates professionally with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding results and analyses. The position also assists with evaluating new instrumentation and procedures, supports training and orientation for new associates, maintains personal competencies through education and proficiency testing, monitors supplies and equipment, and collects and labels blood specimens. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires the ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, and may involve exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, or a bachelor's degree with ASCP or AMT certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist, or eligibility for such certification.
- ASCP certification required or eligible.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to perform essential physical activities, including frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, stooping, and squatting; and constant use of arms and hands.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds and push or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform accurate routine and specialized laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, including tests requiring complex steps, conclusions, evaluations, or value judgments.
- Perform quality control on instruments, equipment, and reagents, and conduct instrument maintenance in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate abnormal test results and resolve instrument problems to ensure reported results are valid and comply with departmental and regulatory guidelines.
- Accurately and promptly enter test results into the laboratory computer system to meet expected turnaround times.
- Perform proficiency testing on external and internal specimens to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Communicate professionally with physicians, hospital departments, and other professionals about test results, concerns, and analyses.
- Assist the department supervisor in evaluating new instrumentation and procedures.
- Assist with training and orientation programs for new associates and maintain personal competencies through educational in-services and monthly proficiency testing.
- Monitor equipment and supplies to maintain adequate inventory and continuous operation.
- Collect and label blood specimens in accordance with department needs and expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
