Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Laboratory Department, FT (NIG[...]

Knox Community Hospital; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their dynamic laboratory team. This role involves performing essential laboratory tests that aid in diagnosing diseases and ensuring quality control. The successful candidate will have strong multitasking abilities and a solid foundation in medical terminology and laboratory practices. You will also mentor fellow staff members, participate in quality assurance activities, and maintain laboratory equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment while furthering your career in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science with Board Certification.
• Knowledge of quality control and instrument technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex tests using technical instrumentation.
• Mentor staff on testing and quality assurance.
• Maintain laboratory operations and quality control programs.

Skills

Typing and computer skills

Good organizational skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Medical Terminology

Quality control principles

Instrument technology knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Board Certification or Registry eligibility

Tools

Automated laboratory testing analyzers

Microscope

Pipette

HIS/LIS

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Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Laboratory Department, FT (NIGHTS, $5.00 SHIFT DIFF)

Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Laboratory Department, FT (NIGHTS, $5.00 SHIFT DIFF)

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JOB SUMMARY

An MT/MLS performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosing and treating disease. Assists in collecting, processing, and analyzing tests ordered by a physician. Responsible for QC, calibration, and all instrument maintenance. Medical Technologists can recognize the interdependency of tests and have knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, which is used by the physician to determine the presence, extent, and possibly the cause of disease.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Typing and computer skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Medical Terminology.
• Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, and methodology, including routine, complex, and infrequently requested analysis.
• Knowledge of quality control principles is sufficient to maintain and advise on actions relative to quality control concepts and the correlation of laboratory results.
• Knowledge and understanding of instrument technology sufficient to monitor mechanical and technical operation and locate and correct malfunctions.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE

• Automated and semi-automated laboratory testing analyzers for departments such asHematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, andBlood Bank.
• Microscope
• Pipette
• HIS/LIS

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a mentor to other staff members on testing, quality assurance, and quality control questions.
• May act as a technical and general supervisor.
• Responsible for day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Performs routine/complex tests in laboratory areas using highly technical instrumentation.
• Correlates unexpected lab test results with disease states or applies scientific principles and theories of testing procedures for instruments, reagents, and quality control to determine the rationale behind unexpected or inconceivable results.
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs instruments to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory.
• Recognizes, identifies, and resolves problems and issues that arise without direct supervision.
• Sets up and assists with the development of in-house protocols for new procedures from the manufacturer’s instructions and established references.
• Actively participates in laboratory quality assurance and performance improvement activities with an emphasis on ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Informs other staff of changes that occur.
• Evaluate new instruments and procedures and provide feedback on improving service delivery.
• Maintains quality control programs and takes appropriate action to resolve unacceptable values.
• Maintains inventory control to assure adequate supplies and reagents needed for operation.
• Maintains and supports computer information systems by entering data, analyzing, verifying, and printing reports; accessing patient and testing information, and providing assistance with this information to hospital staff.
• Writes standard operating procedures, prepares reports, and reviews testing results.
• Actively participates in laboratory and/or hospital committees and activities such as continuing education and customer service teams.
• Notifies the provider of critical results within acceptable timeframes.
• Process specimens for the reference laboratory.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and age-specific needs.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for delegated tasks.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for skills, performance, and behavior following hospital, laboratory, and section policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet needs within an established timeframe while experiencing frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to perform cross-functional duties to ensure optimal utilization of departmental resources.
• Attends and participates in departmental staff meetings.
• Attends mandatory hospital education annually.
• Addresses conflict in a manner that supports team development.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet department needs.
• Verbalizes a clear understanding of performance improvement measures and actively participates in improvement initiatives.
• Complies with all standards and safety precautions as mandated by accrediting and regulatory agencies and hospital policies.
• Ability to work confidentially with protected health information

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work unsupervised in multiple sections of the laboratory.
• Acts as a supervisor in the absence of the section head.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy on all age ranges.
• Registration process for HIS and patient billing.
• Participates in maintaining laboratory functions.
• Assists with control of cost through judicious use of human and material resources.
• Presents a professional image.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Include

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science with Board Certification or
• Registry eligible to be completed within six(6) months of employment
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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