Medical Technologist

Mountrail County Health Center; Stanley (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountrail County Health Center seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex tests on clinical specimens and to conduct EKGs. The role requires a solid educational background in medical technology, ND licensure, and MT certification or eligibility.

Experience in a clinical lab is preferred but not required; strong English communication is essential. The position involves patient interaction, instrument maintenance, and contributing to on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associate degree in medical technology or related science.
• ND state license required.
• MT certification or eligible by ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality lab tests accurately and safely.
• Maintain safety and infection control guidelines.
• Calibrate, standardize and maintain instruments; perform quality control.
• Record workload and report results; verify test results.
• Obtain blood specimens from patients according to protocol.
• On-call services as scheduled; including weekends and holidays.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with privacy rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Manual dexterity

Flexibility

Work under stress

Organization & planning

Procedures & instruments

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's/Associate in medical technology or related science

ND state license

ASCP/AMT MT certification or eligible

Job description

Position Summary

Perform a variety of routine and/or complex tests on clinical specimens. In addition to laboratory duties, will also do ekgs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 1. Education, License and Certifications Required:
  Bachelor's or Associate degree with major in medical technology or related science AND
  Retain a N.D. state license.
  Certification or eligible as a medical technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP or the AMT (American Medical Technologist) Agency.
• 2. Experience Requirements:
  Experience in a clinical laboratory is preferred but not required.
  Must to able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• 3. Special Skills or Training:
  Ability to work efficiently and accurately
  Effective communication skills
  Above average manual dexterity
  Flexibility and adaptability
  Ability to work under stress
  Ability to organize and plan work
  Must possess knowledge of procedures and instruments in use and use this knowledge to determine the validity of test results.
  Positive attitude toward all patients and especially the elderly and ill.
• 4. Physical Requirements:
  Moderate amount of walking, stair climbing and standing
  Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients
  Lifting: up to 35 pounds
  Good general health and visual acuity including normal color vision
  Ability to communicate with patients, residents, families and personnel
  Ability to Remain Calm Under Stress

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Perform high-quality work with accuracy, speed, safety and cost effectiveness.
2. 2. Ensure patient safety while performing all duties and responsibilities, including maintaining a safe work environment and following established safety and infection control guidelines.
3. 3. Exercise independent judgement within the guidelines of procedure manuals.
4. 4. Perform routine and/or complex tests in the laboratory according to prescribed procedure.
5. 5. Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation according to prescribed procedure.
6. 6. Record workload.
7. 7. Calibrate, standardize and maintain instruments following established procedure.
8. 8. Perform quality control to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures. Recognize instrument malfunction and out-of-control results and take corrective action.
9. 9. Prepare reagents, standards and controls according to prescribed procedure.
10. 10. Obtain verification of test results prior to release, if possible. Report test results.
11. 11. Research and develop new procedures as assigned.
12. 12. Charge patient for tests done according to established procedures. Record, send and be responsible for charges to patient for referral specimens, sending all charges to business office for processing.
13. 13. Troubleshoot procedures, reagents and equipment. Request assistance from the supervisor when necessary.
14. 14. Receive written or oral requisitions for laboratory tests.
15. 15. Obtain blood specimens from patients according to prescribed procedure.
16. 16. Record information in log books.
17. 17. Review and verify test results reported by other techs prior to release, whenever possible.
18. 18. Perform on-call services as scheduled including rotating week-ends and holidays.
19. 19. Perform exams out of the scope of practice of limited diagnostic operators.
20. 20. Know and comply with Residents' and Patients' Rights rules.
21. 21. Maintain Patient Confidentiality and protect Patient Information.
22. 22. Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings, and education courses as instructed to further improve knowledge and skills.
23. 23. Treat Patients, Residents, Visitors and Co-workers with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.
24. 24. Promote teamwork; encourage others to work to the best of their ability.
25. 25. Have a positive attitude; accept change willingly; follow facility rules, regulations and job assignments; accept suggestions well for work improvement; perform well with minimum supervision; do what is requested without complaint; cooperate with supervisor and show respect at all times; speak well of company and job.
26. 26. Lack of absences and tardiness; request changes to schedule infrequently; give timely notice of absences; take allowed time for breaks; willingly come in when called.
27. 27. Follow company dress code.