Med Tech, Registered

Bothwell Regional Health Center; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, MO seeks a Medical Technologist – Registered to work across chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, hematology, urinalysis, blood gases, coagulation, and serology. You will perform tests on blood, body fluids, and tissues while ensuring accuracy and patient safety.

As a qualified MT, you will review procedures, operate and maintain equipment, monitor QC, and participate in proficiency testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• MT (ASCP, AMT or equivalent) certification.
• Technically competent across laboratory sections; capable of patient care for all ages.
• Ability to perform waived, moderate and high complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Review policies and procedures and suggest improvements.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; perform QC.
• Maintain CEU requirements for certification.
• Perform patient testing; identify and correct issues.
• Participate in proficiency testing and special projects.
• Use PPE when handling biohazardous materials.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Quality improvement

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

The Medical Technologist –Registered will work in all areas of the laboratory. Those being chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, hematology, urinalysis, blood gases, coagulation, and serology. Tests will be performed on blood, body fluids, and tissues as ordered by the patient’s physician.

The Medical Technologist – Registered reports directly to the Section Lead, Chief Tech or Laboratory Director. This staff position once deemed trained and competent will be responsible for performing waived, moderate and high complexity test resulting unsupervised.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• a.) Bachelors of Science Degree including completion of an approved Clinical Laboratory Science program.

Licensure/Certification:

• a.) MT (ASCP, AMT or equivalent)

Work Experience:

• a.) Technically competent in trained laboratory sections and is capable of performing patient care for all age groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:

• Review all policies and procedures initially and at the time of revisions or when new procedures are offered and applicable to their job responsibilities. Will recommend improvements as warranted. Will also stay current with communication requirements from various sources (e.g., lab leadership, organizational communications, etc.).
• Operates all laboratory equipment as trained. Is competent with performing maintenance and calibration as necessary. Performs, monitors, and approves QC requirements as necessary.
• Is current with acceptable levels of CEU requirements based upon certification requirements as necessary.
• Performs patient testing in an appropriate manner such that the quality and accuracy of results are acceptable. Identifies and corrects problems with specimen/instruments that could adversely affect patient care.
• Participates and successfully passes proficiency testing requirements. Participates in special projects as required by lab leadership.
• Will use applicable safety devices and/or PPE’s when handling and testing biohazardous materials.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.

REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Specimen collection, including patient preparation - if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens.
• Able to apply, perform, and implement trained laboratory procedures.
• Able to perform each trained test method, use instruments as instructed, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration procedures related to each test performed.
• A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Apply quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory.
• An awareness of the factors that influence test results.
• Able to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results.
• Exhibits a positive first impression to all customers by following institutional service care standards.