Medical Technologist

Sjchs; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a laboratory professional to utilize knowledge of complex instruments and testing procedures to perform work quickly and accurately across adult to geriatric specimens.

You will organize daily workload, process patient specimens with proper identification, and document results for clinicians while maintaining regulatory records and collaborating with team leaders.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience preferred.
• National Certification required within 1 year of hire, if not already certified.
• Currently registered or registry eligible (ASCP or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Organizes daily workload to achieve acceptable performance outcomes, recognizing weak areas and implementing appropriate resolution.
• Processes patient specimens, properly documenting identification of each specimen processed so that the correct results are available to the clinician.
• Maintains appropriate records in accordance with guidelines of regulatory agencies.
• Correlates abnormal laboratory results with pathologic and physiologic stats to determine validity and reasonableness of data.
• Coordinates activities of laboratory technicians and support personnel as required.

Job description

Utilizes working knowledge of the complex instruments used in the clinical laboratory to perform the work required with speed and accuracy. Knowledgeable of laboratory test procedures with defined automated procedures, calculations and/or indicators which are age dependent. Testing procedures are performed on specimens from adult, children, adolescent, neonate and geriatric patients. Keeps abreast of advancements made in clinical laboratory science, and reflects the current legal, ethical and professional standards in all areas of responsibility. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Participates in educational and training activities.

Education

Experience

1 Year - Preferred

License & Certification

National Certification - Required within 1 year of hire, if not already certified

Currently registered or registry eligible (ASCP or equivalent).

Core Job Functions

• Organizes daily workload to achieve acceptable performance outcomes, recognizing weak areas and implementing appropriate resolution. Adapts readily to changes in workload and stressful situations, demonstrates confident and supportive behavior. Shows initiative to know where the focus is needed.
• Processes patient specimens, properly documenting identification of each specimen processed so that the correct results are available to the clinician. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate simultaneous tests/procedures with complete accuracy. Performs laboratory testing utilizing non-automated and automated, computerized equipment.
• Maintains appropriate records in accordance with guidelines of regulatory agencies. Collaborates with departmental team leaders on unmet quality performance standards, directing alternate procedures and reviews at appropriate interval for compliance. Adapts readily to changes in workload and stressful situations, demonstrating confident and supportive behavior in dealing with crisis situations.
• Correlates abnormal laboratory results with pathologic and physiologic stats to determine validity and reasonableness of data. Recognizes unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests. Performs analytical and decision making functions without direct supervision.
• Coordinates activities of laboratory technicians and support personnel as required. Assures the quality and timeliness of patient test results by investigating problems involving specimen collection, result reporting and turnaround time.

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