Medical Technologist / Technician (2nd Shift)

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

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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