Uncertified Medical Technologist

CompuNet•Moraine, OH

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech (MT) performs standardized clinical laboratory testing in one or more sections of the laboratory. The MT follows clearly defined, established and approved protocols with minimal technical supervision. The technologist performs designated technical procedures, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, and quality control procedures. The MT recognizes and resolves procedural and/or instrumental problems. The technologist works independently, accurately records all data as necessary and reports results within the Laboratory Information System (LIS) in a timely manner to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science that includes appropriate training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1423.
Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology that includes appropriate training/experience as specified in 42CFR493.1423.

Responsibilities

Performs and records daily and/or routine maintenance, calibrations and quality control on all equipment or reagents used for testing.
Prepares samples for pre, post, and analytical processes by accurately evaluating specimen suitability and labeling requirements.
Performs all tests in an accurate and efficient manner following established policies and procedures using patient history when reviewing results, if applicable.
Recognizes and questions and troubleshoots unexpected lab values and consults with pathologists and/or caregiver/provider as appropriate.
Recognizes factors that may negatively impact test results and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols. May include but not limited to; patient look-back, repeat testing and suspension of autoverification.
Recognizes problems/error codes with instruments and test systems, reagents, test results and/or supplies and initiates and documents problem solving procedures.
Troubleshoots instrument and analyzer issues, calling technical support hotlines as needed.
Reports results in accordance with turnaround time expectations and prioritizes workload accordingly.
Records all results in an accurate, complete and readable format, utilizes computer systems correctly to generate results and notifies caregiver/provider appropriately of critical value results as expected.
Stores/transports samples efficiently using appropriate preservation techniques.
Prepares and issues blood and blood products.
Reviews pending logs and follows-up to ensure testing is completed in a timely manner.
Ensures a smooth hand-off between shifts and is proactive in instrument preparations needed for continued operations, escalating issues as necessary.
Addresses customer related questions and problems, such as corrected reports, in a courteous and timely manner, following department policies and procedures.
Maintains competency, continuing education and participates in proficiency testing in assigned departments.
Supports employees in Technical Assistant roles.
Participates in training of new employees and students in appropriate technical areas.
Assists, as needed, with other duties such as specimen processing, phlebotomy and/or other departmental projects.
Works as part of a team within home department to ensure work is completed efficiently, goals are met, and projects are completed in a timely manner.
Works as a part of a team within the company floating to other sites as requested and staffing needs dictate.
Complies with all safety, compliance and human resources policies of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.