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 information to physicians 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.

Requirements

Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license or certification; no minimum education level is otherwise 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, result reporting, and maintenance of patient-result records.
Document corrective actions when testing deviates from established performance specifications, and withhold patient results until corrective actions are completed 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 specified in procedural manuals; and notify the appropriate technical or laboratory leadership or pathologist of unresolved out-of-control situations.
Identify problems that may affect test performance or result 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 departmental employees.
Prepare reagents and supplies according to precise formulas as needed.
Use the laboratory information system (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 carry-over 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 outpatient phlebotomy, when 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 with 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.