Medical Technologist / Technician (2nd Shift)

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for 2nd shift (10-hour days) to follow lab policies from preanalytic to postanalytic stages. You will handle specimen integrity, perform analytic tests, monitor QC, and maintain instruments, reporting results in a timely manner.

You will collaborate with nursing and physician office staff, ensure proper documentation in LIS, and participate in proficiency testing while maintaining safety and supply controls.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Science in a chemical, physical or biological science and at least one year full-time laboratory training or experience
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university
• Meets CLIA Testing Personnel requirements within six months of hire

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers professionally and coordinate with lab staff to ensure accurate test ordering and timely results
• Evaluate specimen adequacy and document specimen integrity in LIS
• Perform analytic tests according to SOPs
• Adhere to quality control policies and document QC activities
• Perform instrument maintenance and document maintenance
• Monitor test performance and document corrective actions
• Recognize critical test results and notify clinicians
• Maintain supply inventory and follow safety policies
• Perform proficiency testing as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Specimen handling

Documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Science in biological/chemical/physical sciences

CLIA Testing Personnel requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Instrument maintenance procedures

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for following the laboratory’s policies and procedures regarding all preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic processes including: acceptable specimens and specimen handling, quality control of test systems, instrument maintenance and instrument function, testing analysis and monitoring of test performance to detect discrepancies before resulting, and reporting of test results. Schedule: 2nd shift - 4, 10-hours shift, weekend (every 4th) and holiday rotation.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with all customers in a positive, professional and courteous manner. Cooperates with Lab Assistants, Nursing, Physician Office Staff and Supervisory Staff to facilitate accurate test ordering, specimen integrity, and timely results reporting.
• Evaluate specimen adequacy before test performance, including specimen labeling, condition and document specimen integrity in LIS when appropriate
• Perform analytic tests according to standard operating procedures
• Adhere to the laboratory quality control policies and procedures, perform appropriate daily quality control, troubleshoot and initiate resolution to quality control problems, and document all quality control activities
• Perform instrument maintenance according to established schedule and document maintenance activities
• Correlate data and monitor test performance and results for reasonableness. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, including clinician notification and instrument troubleshooting
• Recognize critical test results, notify the appropriate clinician and document notification
• Proactively investigate the status of all pending, delayed or recollected specimens and communicate pending tests to coworkers before taking breaks and before end of shift
• Perform proficiency testing according to standard operating procedures
• Assists in maintaining adequate supply inventory and follows laboratory policies and procedures on optimal supply use and storage requirements
• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with hospital and laboratory policies
• Ability to recognize when operational demands require supervisory intervention
• Sensitive to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a non-threatening and pleasant manner and treats everyone with respect. Fulfills commitments to team members. Demonstrates behaviors listed in the Standards of Excellence.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to: all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintaining acceptable attendance records, arriving for duty punctually and leaving on time, safety and waste disposal, and following dress code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum Required: Associate or Bachelor of Science in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences and at least one year full-time laboratory training or experience or both. Employee must meet the requirements of Testing Personnel under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act '88 (CLIA)
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from an accredited college or university

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Required: General or specific technical experience in one or more of the following areas: Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Urinalysis and/or Transfusion Medicine
• Preferred: Two (2) years experience in the above areas

License/Certification Requirements

• Minimum: MLT (ASCP or AMT), or certification to be obtained within six (6) months of hire into the position.
• Preferred: MT/MLS (ASCP or AMT)

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in Biology or related field
• Bachelors or better in Biology or related field
• Bachelors or better in Medical Technology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Medical Lab Technician
• Medical Technologist

Equal Opportunity Employer

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