MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Covenant-Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced

Job summary

Covenant Health's Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville is hiring a Medical Technologist for full-time night shift. You will perform high-complexity and routine clinical lab tests, consult with physicians on results, and ensure quality control and proper specimen handling.

This role offers a sign-on bonus for new grads and for experienced candidates, and requires a Tennessee state license as a Medical Technologist.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• 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; notify appropriate personnel if unresolved.
• 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.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Plan work to insure maximum productivity with minimum carry over, and communicate information to others.
• Review abnormal patient reports daily; normal reports weekly.

Job description

Overview

Medical Technologist

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary:

The Medical Technologist performs high complexity, routine and specialized clinical Lab tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians. The Medical Technologist is expected to use independent judgment to give the physician information to diagnose and treat illness. In addition, the MT is expected to consult with the physician about test results as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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. Does not report patient results until all corrective action has been taken and test is performing as expected.
• 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. Perform all quality control as outlined in the procedural manuals. Notify the Technical Specialist, Laboratory Manager, Charge Tech or Pathologist of out-of-control situations if problem cannot be resolved.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; either correct the problem or notify the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Manager if the problem cannot be resolved.
• 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.
• Handle biohazard wastes according to policy.
• Assist in evaluation and validation of testing systems.
• Perform any job-related duties assigned
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Licensure Requirement:

Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist.