Medical Technologist

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

21d

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs analysis on clinical specimens and provides accurate information to physicians. The role assures the quality of test data, informs physicians about the validity and significance of test results, and contributes to procedure development. The position uses laboratory equipment and software to carry out testing, maintain quality, support timely patient care, and help improve laboratory outcomes. Duties also include phlebotomy and urine drug screen collections, inventory management, procedure documentation, and instructing students or orienting new employees as required.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited medical technology education program is required for those who completed the program after 1995.
An associate degree from a NAACLS-accredited medical laboratory technician/clinical laboratory technician program is required, along with the experience listed below; no experience requirement is specified in the provided posting.
Certification is required within the first year of hire.
Certification received in 2004 or later must be maintained with at least 36 contact hours of continuing education every three years.
Normal visual acuity, color vision, manual dexterity, and eye coordination.
Ability to stand and/or walk constantly; sit frequently; bend, stoop, and kneel occasionally; reach from overhead to floor occasionally; lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder occasionally; carry 50 pounds for 10 feet occasionally; and push and/or pull 50 pounds occasionally.
Frequent use of a computer keyboard.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification is preferred; certification or eligibility through ASCP or AMT is also noted.

Responsibilities

Analyze clinical specimens and provide accurate information to physicians.
Assure the quality of test data and communicate the validity and significance of test results to physicians.
Demonstrate safe and competent use of equipment and software, including accurate entry of patient and specimen information into systems such as Sunquest and Eclipses.
Prioritize workflow according to medical necessity and priority.
Perform testing according to procedure manuals, including selecting appropriate specimens and complying with age-specific requirements.
Ensure instrumentation operates within established guidelines; perform assigned maintenance and troubleshooting.
Report results according to specimen priority and appropriate quality assurance and quality control requirements.
Provide appropriate turnaround times and communicate testing delays to appropriate caregivers.
Perform phlebotomies and urine drug screens, including special collections, as requested.
Participate in improving laboratory quality indicators and outcomes, including through professional organizations or instrumentation training.
Assist in writing and documenting procedures, implementing new instrumentation, and reviewing procedures as requested.
Maintain inventory levels; receive, label, and restock inventory.
Instruct students and orient new employees as required.