Medical Technologist/MLS

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a full-time Microbiology Lab Technician for day shifts with weekend rotation. You will perform a broad range of clinical laboratory tests, prepare specimens, and report results with accuracy while supporting QC and patient safety.

Strong teamwork and adherence to HIPAA and laboratory standards are essential. Responsibilities include supervising MLT staff as needed, maintaining equipment, and ensuring timely communication with nursing units.

Qualifications

• Performs clinical lab tests and procedures following established standards and practices.
• Interprets and reports test results in a timely manner.
• Supervises Medical Lab Technicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood gases and cardiac testing.
• Performs waived testing per CLIA standards.
• Prepares and handles specimens and prepares them for diagnostic testing.
• Maintains and documents lab results, QC, and data in the LIS.

Job description

6:30 am- 3:00pm Full Time Days with Weekend Rotation
Microbiology Department
Performs various clinical laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases, following established standards, practices and procedures and exercising independent/correlated judgment. Interprets and reports test results in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the supervision of Medical Lab Technicians.
What You Will Do

• Performs clinical lab tests and procedures in specimen’s procurement, examination and analysis in an accurate and timely manner by following established standards, practices and procedures and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices and patient safety practices. Expected to exercise independent/correlated judgment as needed in resolving clinical issues. * Performs tests to include, but not limited to, the areas of hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, blood gases and cardiac testing. Specific tests may include, but not limited to, transfusion testing, CBC with Diff, PT, PTT, glucose, lactate, acetaminophen, pregnancy and BMP. Performs Microbiology procedures involving cultures and/or interpretations. * Performs waived testing according to CLIA standards. * Prepares blood samples obtained for diagnostic testing in laboratory by adding type and quantity of preservative or anti-coagulant specified for test procedures requested. * Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results. Documents unacceptable specimens according to appropriate policy. * Receives and processes patient specimens (including centrifuging, making primary inoculations of media, preparing and staining of smears and/or plates. * Analyzes and reads lab test results and reports in a timely manner. Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released. * Records and reports clinical test results with patient history, diagnosis and clinical condition in order to explain test results (normal/abnormal). Records results into a permanent log. Routes laboratory reports to patient’s area as needed.
• Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve patient data and lab information system to enter and retrieve lab results.
• Interacts and works collaboratively in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Maintains proper communication with nursing units regarding stats, abnormal results and prolonged instrument malfunction causing delay in test results.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Complies with State and regulatory requirements by following established procedures in order to maintain a clean, orderly and safe laboratory environment and to meet accreditation standards. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards to ensure validity of results.
• Maintains equipment, instruments and supplies. Performs equipment checks/maintenance; recognizes and troubleshoots malfunctions of technological equipment and initiates corrective action. Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Assists in the evaluation of new or modified techniques and methods.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Provides instruction, assigns and supervises MLT and other support personnel assigned to lab to complete lab tasks and to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and oversees the supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday to provide continuous laboratory coverage as required. Provides on-call and callback coverage as required.