Medical Technologist — 2nd Shift, Lab Quality & Results

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health Laboratory is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support preanalytic through postanalytic processes, ensuring specimen integrity, quality control, instrument maintenance and timely reporting of results. The role requires adherence to CLIA regulations and hospital policies, with 2nd shift hours, 4x10-hour shifts including weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities include communicating with nursing and physician staff, evaluating specimen adequacy,

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Science in chemical, physical or biological sciences and at least one year full-time laboratory training or experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers in a positive, professional manner and coordinate with Lab staff to ensure accurate test ordering and timely results.
• Evaluate specimen adequacy before testing and document specimen integrity in LIS when appropriate.
• Perform analytic tests according to standard operating procedures.
• Adhere to quality control policies, perform daily QC, troubleshoot QC problems and document actions.
• Perform instrument maintenance according to schedule and document maintenance activities.
• Correlate data and monitor test performance; document corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Recognize critical results and notify the clinician and document notifications.
• Investigate pending or recollected specimens and communicate status to coworkers.
• Perform proficiency testing as required by SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining supply inventory and follow storage requirements.
• Use PPE according to hospital policies and comply with attendance and dress code.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality control

Education

Associate or Bachelor in chemical/physical/biological sciences

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Riverview Health Laboratory is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support preanalytic through postanalytic processes, ensuring specimen integrity, quality control, instrument maintenance and timely reporting of results. The role requires adherence to CLIA regulations and hospital policies, with 2nd shift hours, 4x10-hour shifts including weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities include communicating with nursing and physician staff, evaluating specimen adequacy,