CALDWELL MEDICAL CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Medical Technologist
DEPARTMENT: Laboratory
REPORTS TO: Laboratory Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
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Is accountable for the delivery of consistently high quality work during their assigned shift.
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Functions under the supervision of the Laboratory Director.
- Is accountable for the effective, efficient and safe operations of the Laboratory ensuring that the objectives of the Laboratory department and the organization are met.
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Ensures appropriate organizational and patient safety practices are in use.
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Promotes good public relations through contacts with patients, practitioners, visitors, employees, peers and the public at large.
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Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Responsible for specimen collections and the prompt accurate performance of laboratory tests in all departments of the Clinical Laboratory.
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Be able to perform, monitor and evaluate patient results for quality assurance and relationships to disease states.
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Analyzes quality control and participating in preventative maintenance programs.
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Advanced problem solving capabilities and theoretical/technical knowledge are essential.
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Follow Laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
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Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
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Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
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Follow the Laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the Laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
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Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problem or immediately notify the director.
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Assists in training and orientation of new personnel.
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Maintains a clean, safe working environment.
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Assists in maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Assists in maintaining departmental reports and records as directed.
- Assists in implementing department specific goals and objectives in keeping with overall Laboratory and organizational goals and objectives.
- Assists in maintaining adequate and effective communication between the Laboratory and ancillary departments for problem solving.
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Interacts with others (on the phone or in person) in a positive, professional and appropriate manner.
- Works cooperatively with others. Has respect for and an understanding of the contributions of all team members.
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Attends required meetings and participates in educational programs.
- Protects patient confidentiality by promoting appropriate staff communication practices.
- Works shifts as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in a laboratory science or in Medical Technology (active Progress in degree requirements acceptable). Certification from nationally recognized registry for Medical Technologists.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science degree in a laboratory science or in Medical Technology (active Progress in degree requirements acceptable). Certification from nationally recognized registry for Medical Technologists.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
0 – 6 months working in all area of the Clinical Laboratory.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
0 – 6 months working in all area of the Clinical Laboratory.
