Medical Technologist (ASCP) - Lab Float Pool, casual

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system seeks a Medical Technologist (ASCP) for its Lab Float Pool. The role involves conducting patient tests, ensuring quality control, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and ASCP certification, reflecting a commitment to high standards in patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• ASCP certification is required.
• Experience in an automated clinical laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis of body fluids and tissues.
• Provide customer service to clinicians and clients.
• Conduct quality assurance and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Quality assurance

Infection control

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Medical Technologist (ASCP) - Lab Float Pool, casual

Apply locations RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR133013

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Job Description Summary:

The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities And Duties:

1. 55%
Uses critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation and leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills. Examples include but are not limited to: The performance of complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues. Determining the reliability of all analytic data before releasing as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interpreting information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshooting technical procedure and instruments. Utilizing knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data. Using appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices. Demonstrating safety and infection control practices. Providing mentorship to new lab associates and students.
2. 15%
Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician staff office, clinical staff, and all laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, using service recovery when necessary.
3. 20%
Quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions. Performs quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-consuming equipment failures.
4. 5%
Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory education requirements (ACE).
5. 5%
Miscellaneous Duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description:

Four year Bachelor of Science Degree. Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. AMT Certification is considered equivalent to ASCP. Or completion of all required course work for Bachelor’s degree and completion of ASCP Certification . Superior customer service skills. Experience in an automated clinical laboratory

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

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