Clinical Lab Technologist - High-Impact Diagnostics

Covenant Health; Hours; Sur place; EUR 47 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Covenant Health Oncology Group in Tennessee seeks a Medical Technologist to perform high complexity clinical lab tests and provide data to guide patient diagnosis and treatment. Independent judgment, collaboration with physicians, and quality control are essential in daily duties.

The role requires a Tennessee State License as Medical Technologist with ASCP or NCA certification preferred, plus color vision testing and a readiness to travel locally as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months experience is desired, but not required.
• Tennessee State License as Medical Technologist required; ASCP or NCA preferred.
• Color blindness test is required.

Responsabilités

• Perform high complexity tests as appropriate for testing department and shift.
• Follow the Laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Document all corrective actions taken when the test process deviates from the Laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Perform proficiency testing samples and maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to Laboratory's quality control policies; document all control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; either correct the problem or notify staff.
• Assist in orientation, instruction and evaluation of students and new employees to the department.
• Prepare various reagents and supplies according to precise formulas as needed.
• Utilize the LIS in patient accessioning and resulting; monitor incomplete and collection lists.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Laboratory equipment and instruments, as specified.
• Check Communication boards at least weekly.
• Plan work to insure maximum productivity with minimum amount of carry over work, while keeping overtime to a minimum.
• Responsible for communicating to the next shift and other appropriate staff needed information about patient samples or instrument performance.
• Act as resource person for phlebotomy, if trained appropriately, including outpatients.
• Review abnormal patient reports daily; normal reports weekly.
• Maintain and disinfect work area.
• Assist with coverage of the pneumatic tube system, processing and distributing specimens.
• Participate in inservices.
• Handle biohazard wastes according to policy.
• Assist in evaluation and validation of testing systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient, co-worker and business information at all times.
• Use proper judgment in releasing information; analyzer situations and take appropriate actions.
• Perform any job-related duties assigned by competent authority. Help other departments as qualifications and needs permit.

Outils

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Description du poste

Covenant Health Oncology Group in Tennessee seeks a Medical Technologist to perform high complexity clinical lab tests and provide data to guide patient diagnosis and treatment. Independent judgment, collaboration with physicians, and quality control are essential in daily duties.

The role requires a Tennessee State License as Medical Technologist with ASCP or NCA certification preferred, plus color vision testing and a readiness to travel locally as needed.