Sr Medical Technologist - Hematology Laboratory - Full Time

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Sr Medical Technologist performs routine and special laboratory tests, coordinates implementation of new procedures, and resolves day-to-day technical problems, escalating issues to the immediate laboratory supervisor or Pathologist as appropriate. The role assumes a supervisory function for a department section, coordinating operations to support reliable patient testing and timely services. It monitors section-specific performance improvement and quality control activities, follows institutional and departmental policies, assists the supervisor in maintaining compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards, and protects the confidentiality of patient information. The position also coordinates clinical competency in the section, maintains professional competency and meets goals and objectives, and assists and consults with the laboratory supervisor or director. The technologist must remain current on applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. The work takes place in a patient-care and laboratory environment, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that could contain diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The role requires medium physical work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science; transcript required.
Four years of experience in an appropriate clinical laboratory under a qualified Director, including one year in the appropriate clinical lab section. Section experience must be documented; when rotation documentation is unavailable, a signed letter from the laboratory medical director attesting to competence in that section must be placed in the technologist's file.
Current license in the state of practice, if applicable.
ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist. ASCP categorical or AAB individual-discipline certification is accepted only when working in that specific laboratory discipline in a designated Academic Medical Center facility.
Incumbents certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete ASCP's Certification Maintenance Program requirements.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability and experience working in a controlled environment and following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, and blood-borne pathogens.
Advanced analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintain system logs, and operate laboratory computer equipment.
Judgment to identify and solve problems and handle difficult situations.
Ability to manage stress while maintaining a professional atmosphere and providing quality service.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced analytical skills necessary to analyze complex data and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical competency in the laboratory section.
Perform routine and special laboratory procedures.
Coordinate implementation of new procedures.
Resolve day-to-day laboratory technical problems and notify the laboratory supervisor or Pathologist as appropriate.
Coordinate laboratory operations within the section to ensure reliable patient testing and timely services.
Monitor laboratory-specific performance improvement and quality control activities.
Maintain regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
Assist and consult with the laboratory supervisor or director.
Assist the supervisor in maintaining a section that complies with accrediting and regulatory standards.
Maintain competency and meet goals and objectives.
Adapt behavior to patient populations, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Maintain confidentiality of patient-related information.
Perform other related duties as required.