Medical Technologist

Springfield Clinic•Springfield, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory tests in microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, serology, coagulation, and urinalysis. This role requires accountability for accurate results, proper use of quality controls, materials, and procedures. The technologist must recognize the interdependency of tests and conditions affecting results, correct their own errors, and maintain complex instruments. They will also monitor and correct potential problems, manage reagent inventories, and contribute to the development of new laboratory methods and techniques. Additionally, this position involves serving as a methodology troubleshooter, potentially overseeing the work of others in the manager's absence, and participating in continuing education programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology
Three (3) years of college plus one year of medical technology training
Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences, plus one year of clinical laboratory work experience
Passed the HEW proficiency exam
Must be able to supervise and teach others.
Must be able to evaluate procedures, equipment, and people (peers and subordinates).
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to recognize and identify the causes of problems (technical and instrumental), present alternatives, and determine solutions.
Must be able to perform complex analyses which may require many steps and variables.
Must be able to communicate facts and ideas to a variety of people within and outside the laboratory.
Must have an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships.
Must be able to work under stress.
Responsible for own work and decisions.
HIPAA1 privacy level.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and special test procedures for which qualified by education, training, and experience.
Ensure accurate results and proper use of quality controls, materials, and procedures.
Recognize the interdependency of tests and conditions that affect test results.
Correct own errors and use and maintain a variety of complex instruments.
Identify and correct potential problems.
Maintain reagent inventories at proper levels.
Develop new methods and techniques for the laboratory under minimal supervision.
Investigate and correct problems as a methodology troubleshooter.
Potentially be responsible for the work of others during the temporary absence of the manager.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Draw blood samples.
Perform routine, special, and automated tests in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, clinical chemistry, serology, and immunology.
Set up, read, and report results of cultures in bacteriology.
Make and read smears.
Perform prescribed quality control procedures for all tests and record results.
Teach laboratory procedures to new personnel.
Perform test procedures in accordance with the procedure manual.
Inventory and request supplies and reagents as needed.
Prepare reagents as needed.
Maintain a neat and clean work area.
Assist physicians as needed.
Abide by laboratory policies.
Report test results to authorized personnel.
Rotate between sections due to workload, staffing, and orientation.
Rotate shifts with other laboratory personnel.
Fill in at satellites.
Print PE-7 log at satellites and record workload.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishments.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
Perform other job duties as assigned.