Medical Techn-Clinic

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

20h

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs high-complexity, routine, and specialized clinical laboratory tests to support physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. The role requires independent judgment in providing information to physicians and consulting with them about test results as needed. The position is with Covenant Oncology Group in Oak Ridge and is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift. Local travel is required.

Requirements

Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist.
Valid Tennessee Class D driver’s license and state-mandated minimum insurance coverage.
Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at hire and throughout employment.
Must successfully pass a color blindness test.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience is desired but not required.
Certification by ASCP or NCA is preferred.

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 do not report patient results until corrective actions are complete and the test is performing as expected.
Perform proficiency-testing samples and maintain records showing they are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies; document control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Perform quality control as described in procedural manuals and notify the Technical Specialist, Laboratory Manager, Charge Tech, or Pathologist of unresolved out-of-control situations.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or result reporting, correct them when possible, and escalate unresolved problems to the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Manager.
Assist with orientation, instruction, and evaluation of students and new employees.
Prepare reagents and supplies according to required formulas.
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, minimize carryover work, and keep overtime to a minimum.
Communicate relevant patient-sample and instrument-performance information to the next shift and other appropriate staff.
Review abnormal patient reports daily and normal reports weekly.
Maintain and disinfect the work area.
Assist with pneumatic tube system coverage, specimen processing, and specimen distribution.
Participate in in-services.
Handle biohazard waste according to policy.
Assist in the evaluation and validation of testing systems.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, coworker, and business information; use proper judgment when releasing information and take appropriate action in analyzer situations.
Perform other job-related duties assigned by competent authority and help other departments as qualifications and needs permit.
Provide phlebotomy support, including for outpatients, if appropriately trained.
Adhere to Covenant Health policies concerning integrity and compliance.