Medical Technologist

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

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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 to provide physicians with information and consultation about test results as needed. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, on the day shift, at Parkwest Medical Center.

Requirements

Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license; no minimum education level is specified.
No minimum experience is specified.

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 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; and perform quality control as specified in procedural manuals.
Notify the Technical Specialist, Laboratory Manager, Charge Tech, or Pathologist of out-of-control situations that cannot be resolved.
Identify problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when possible, and notify the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Manager when 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, 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.
Serve as a resource for phlebotomy, including outpatients, if appropriately trained.
Review abnormal patient reports daily and normal reports weekly.
Maintain and disinfect the work area.
Assist with coverage of the pneumatic tube system and with processing and distributing specimens.
Handle biohazardous waste according to policy.
Assist in 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.