Medical Technologist

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs high-complexity routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests used by physicians to diagnose and treat patients. The role requires independent judgment in providing physicians with diagnostic information and consulting with them about test results as needed. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift, at Parkwest Medical Center in West Knoxville, Tennessee.

Requirements

Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity tests appropriate to the testing department and shift.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient-result records.
Document corrective actions when testing deviates from established performance specifications, and withhold patient results until corrective actions are complete and testing is performing as expected.
Perform proficiency-testing samples in the same manner as patient samples and maintain the required records.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies; document control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Perform quality control as outlined in procedural manuals and notify the Technical Specialist, Laboratory Manager, Charge Tech, or Pathologist about unresolved out-of-control situations.
Identify problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when possible, or notify the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Manager if they cannot be resolved.
Assist with orientation, instruction, and evaluation of students and new employees.
Prepare reagents and supplies according to precise formulas as needed.
Use the LIS for patient accessioning and resulting, and monitor incomplete and collection lists.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments as specified.
Check communication boards at least weekly.
Plan work to maximize productivity and minimize carryover work while keeping overtime to a minimum.
Communicate relevant patient-sample and instrument-performance information to the next shift and other appropriate staff.
Serve as a resource for phlebotomy, including for outpatients, if appropriately trained.
Review abnormal patient reports daily and normal reports weekly.
Maintain and disinfect the work area.
Assist with pneumatic tube system coverage, including processing and distributing specimens.
Handle biohazard waste according to policy.
Assist in the evaluation and validation of testing systems.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.