Medical Technologist-Reg
About The Position
The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing and reports results accurately, efficiently, and promptly in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. The role validates results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) so accurate reports can be generated for physician review, and may enter data directly into the system. The position carries out LIS functions within its scope, including managing worklists, outstanding reports, and patient registration. It also performs quality control, confirms results meet established criteria before release, recognizes factors that may affect test results, and takes appropriate action. The technologist monitors supply levels, prepares samples and laboratory materials, maintains glassware and other testing materials, and troubleshoots instrument or equipment failures. The technologist may temporarily assume section supervisory responsibility when the supervisor is absent.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field.
- Education and training completed outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a nationally recognized organization, such as NACES or AICE.
- ASCP registry, registry eligibility, or an equivalent registry (AMT, NCA, or CLS).
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory science.
- Minimal computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory tests and report results accurately, efficiently, and promptly in compliance with laboratory policies and procedures.
- Validate test results in the Laboratory Information System and, when necessary, enter data directly into the computer system.
- Perform LIS functions within the scope of responsibility, including worklists, outstanding reports, and patient registration.
- Perform quality control and ensure results meet established criteria before releasing them.
- Recognize factors that may affect measurements and results and take appropriate action.
- Report low supply inventory and notify appropriate personnel when supplies fall below par levels.
- Recognize and evaluate instrument or equipment failures, troubleshoot, or contact appropriate internal or external personnel for corrective action.
- Prepare samples for testing and prepare and label stains, reagents, and stock solutions according to laboratory protocol.
- Maintain glassware and other materials needed for clinical laboratory tests.
- Temporarily assume supervisory responsibility for the section when the supervisor is absent.
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Job Type
Full-time
