Medical Technologist

HonorHealth•Mesa, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and CAP accreditation standards, and ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory results that support diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients. Perform laboratory testing within the following departments; blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coag, urinalysis, and microbiology on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues. Identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, analyze chemical content of fluids, and cross match blood for transfusion and aseptically prepare blood products. The technologist must adhere to all regulatory, safety and quality requirements while operating within the hospital clinical laboratory.

Requirements

Bachelors in clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. OR Alternative: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry Note: Alternative Bachelor’s degrees must be accompanied by transcripts for evaluation to meet equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR 493.1489(b)(3)(ii)
At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either; 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination; OR Successful completion of at least a 50 week official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course AND Have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) Note: A qualifying degree in chemical or biological science from an accredited institution must be related to the health and study of human beings. Degrees which do not clearly meet this qualification must be assessed for the appropriate science courses as described in the equivalent education and training qualifications.
Successful completion of at least a 50 week official U.S. military medical laboratory procedures training course
Foreign education/training must be accompanied by a primary source verification report to verify equivalency/credentials from a nationally recognized agency such as the National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) and the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) Required
Alternative Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry with documented laboratory training that includes: Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES or the CAAHEP OR 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing Required

Nice To Haves

Masters in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical or biological science Preferred
Doctorate in clinical laboratory science, chemical, physical or biological science Preferred
6 months, Clinical laboratory experience in both high and moderate complexity testing as Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist. Note: The training or experience must be obtained in a facility that meets the definition of a laboratory and be applicable to the type and complexity of testing performed. The training or experience must relate to testing of human specimens for the purpose of providing information that is used in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring an individual’s condition. Experience in a setting that does not meet the definition of a laboratory, such as the testing of non-human specimens (e.g., environmental, animal testing) and research testing where patient-specific results are not reported, may not be used to meet the qualifications. In addition to CV, all training and experience must be verified by a third party. Acceptable documentation includes: Letter on official letterhead from previous employer Records of past competency assessments Detailed job descriptions verified by former supervisor or human resources personnel Preferred
MLT, MT or MLS - ASCP or equivalent Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and performs a variety of moderate and high complexity laboratory tests in one or more sections of the laboratory to obtain laboratory results and data used for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Ensure that all testing is performed accurately and resulted as ordered within turn-around-time expectations. Completes all required documentation and follows up on all unusual and critical results as required by policy and procedure.
Collaborate with clinical staff, supervisors and healthcare professionals as needed
Obtains/receives and prepares specimens for analysis. Understands specimen factors that can affect the accuracy of laboratory testing and insures the integrity of the specimen through the testing process.
Understands the theory behind laboratory methods and operates various pieces of laboratory instrumentation used to obtain test results. Perform and document instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control (QC), and test procedures: Recognize and troubleshoot QC failures, instrument issues and result discrepancies and refers questionable or unusual cases to the technical supervisor, lab supervisor, director or pathologist. Evaluate specimen integrity and reject specimens not meeting criteria
Ensures compliance with all policies/procedures, (hospital, safety, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements).
Maintains continuing education and competency requirements as defined by laboratory policy and certification agency requirements.
Proficient in hospital, laboratory and office computer systems.
As needed: Assist, train and orient new staff and students in their respective lab disciplines. Assumes temporary leadership role in absence of supervisor. Assist in regulatory inspection preparation. Maintains supply and reagent levels, and practices cost containment.
Performs other duties as assigned.