Medical Technologist

Community Health Network•Anderson, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Laboratory team, the Medical Lab Technologist will perform work related to the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders, evaluating patient recovery through preparing specimens, running/performing tests, analyzing, reporting, and recording test results. Performs a variety of microscopic, bacteriologic and/or chemical diagnostic laboratory tests, conducts advanced procedures specific to a particular laboratory section (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology). Your experience and the professional level of knowledge in Medical Technology that is needed to acquire expertise in the operation of equipment and the performance of clinical diagnostic testing procedures. With your dedication to care and expertise, you will become a valued member of the laboratory team.

Requirements

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Must include 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree.
MLS or MT certification by an a nationally accredited organization, such as ASCP.
Certification as a Molecular Biology Technologist MB/ASCP or MDxT/AAB
Three to six months of experience to acquire a professional level of knowledge in Medical Technology and to acquire expertise in the operation of equipment and the performance of clinical diagnostic testing procedures.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a professional Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT-ASCP or MT-AAB, or MT/AMT) or an equivalent in area of specialty, Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) (ASCP)

Responsibilities

Perform work related to the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders.
Evaluate patient recovery through preparing specimens, running/performing tests, analyzing, reporting, and recording test results.
Perform a variety of microscopic, bacteriologic and/or chemical diagnostic laboratory tests.
Conduct advanced procedures specific to a particular laboratory section (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology).
Acquire expertise in the operation of equipment and the performance of clinical diagnostic testing procedures.
Perform high complexity level testing in the designated laboratory departments including Blood Bank, Hematology, and Microbiology, if the individual education and training meets the requirements set by CLIA and CAP.
Knowledge of the Hospital Order Entry system for procedures requested by physicians via computer system for laboratory procedures.
Operates the laboratory computer (LIS) for functions authorized by security code access.
Perform moderate to high complexity level testing in the designated laboratory sections under appropriate supervision with appropriate education and training for the normal operation of the Hematology Section in the areas of hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
Perform the basic Moderate level procedures for the normal operation of the Serology Section.
Perform the basic Moderate level procedures for the normal operation of the Microbiology Section in the areas of sample requirements and culture set up.
Perform the moderate to high complexity level procedures for the normal operation of the Chemistry Section in the areas of automated analyzers, manual testing, therapeutic drugs, and arterial blood gasses, with the appropriate education and training.
Record all tests performed by entering test date, patient name/number, name of test, and test results in the laboratory computer under personal identification/code number and security access.
Adhere to the guidelines established for result entry in regard to delta checks, panic values, and repeat testing when indicated.
Make specific comments on specimen condition or result variance when necessary.
Expedite indicated test reporting (i.e., STAT) and notify appropriate nursing personnel or physician.
Complete the proper Quality Control functions of the section, instrumentation, and procedures being performed.
Make appropriate documentation and maintain corrective action logs when indicated.
Inform appropriate personnel of potential problems or corrective action when necessary.