Medical Technician-6120

Kingman Healthcare; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the Laboratory Services team. The role involves performing tests according to SOPs, maintaining QC records, and ensuring accurate reporting of results.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Technology and expect to obtain MLS/AMT/NCA within 1 year of hire, with a minimum of 1 year of hospital lab experience preferred. This is a safety-sensitive, on-site position under the Laboratory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related clinical science field from an accredited institution.
• Certification/licensure required within 1 year of hire (MLS/AMT/AAB/NCA).
• Experience: minimum of 1 year in hospital laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform test procedures per SOPs with accuracy and correlate data.
• Maintain proficiency testing records and quality control activities.
• Adhere to QC policies and document calibrations and maintenance.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify leadership.
• Complete routines and STATs within time frames and coordinate multiple tests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Medical Technologist

Position Code: TechMed-6120

Department: Laboratory Services

Safety Sensitive: YES

Reports to: Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor

Exempt Status: NO

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Test procedures are correctly executed and performed without errors according to established policy and procedure. Correlates data (Clerical & technical) & monitors test results for reasonableness and detects discrepancies. Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens from hard-to-draw patients (pediatric thru geriatric) and reorders specimen if necessary.
• Maintain records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies. Document all quality control activities, instrument/procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the established policies and procedures for remedial action whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance and document accordingly.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Either correct the problems or immediately notify the on-site technical Leadership.
• Maintains and completes all required preventive maintenance in accordance with established protocols and within established deadlines. Performs, records, and reviews QC functions within specified time frames before reporting test results. Takes appropriate action in out-of-control situations or when test results are discrepant or unexpected before reporting patient results.
• Completes routines and STATs within expected time frame. Regularly demonstrates the ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of tests maintaining accuracy along with the flexibility in adjusting schedules in response to STAT orders and fluctuations in patient workload. Takes responsibility for completing all procedures scheduled during the shift without sacrificing the quality of work performed.
• May act as an on-site supervisor in the absence of other technical leadership and sign off on competencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or other related clinical science field from an accredited institution or equivalent acceptable education as defined by CLIA.

Preferences

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year previous hospital laboratory experience
• Certification/Licensure: MLS (ASCP), AMT, AAB or NCA (formerly HEW) required within 1 year of hire.

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Work Requirements

• Frequent walking of about 2-3 miles per day.
• Occasional lifting of 40-50 pounds or less.
• Occasional bending, stooping or reaching.
• Sitting for prolonged periods (40-50% of the time).
• Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 09/05/2018; 02/01/2019; 10/22/2019; 3/03/2022