Medical Technologist (MT) (PRN, days and/or nights)

Monroe County Hospital•Forsyth, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician conducts laboratory tests that provide information to physicians for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease in patients. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a medical technologist, supervisor, or director. The role is onsite in a health care setting and is listed as PRN. Although the position description also calls it full time, the stated PRN status is treated as the employment type.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Successful completion of an examination approved by the Georgia State Department of Human Resources (GDHR).
Successful completion of the required Medical Technician certificate.
Demonstrated ability to perform medical laboratory procedures in accordance with applicable policies and protocols, assessed within 90 days of hire.
Familiarity with technology related to practice in the assigned functional sections.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience is preferred.
A new graduate is expected to complete the required examination within 18 months of completing the academic degree.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory tests, including hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis, following laboratory procedures and protocols.
Enter test results accurately in the patient information system and laboratory records.
Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and log equipment performance, including daily temperature checks.
Assess equipment malfunctions and take appropriate corrective action according to protocols.
Order, evaluate, record, and print test results using the laboratory computer.
Order, process, and report reference laboratory specimens according to established procedures.
Record patient encounters in the laboratory chart and laboratory results in the hospital patient information system when appropriate.
Ensure generated charges are accurate and timely.
Perform and document daily quality controls for laboratory procedures.
Investigate out-of-control runs according to protocol and implement necessary remedial actions.
Prepare reagents for laboratory procedures.
Read functional section policy and procedure manuals at least annually.