Medical Technologist / Technician (3rd Shift)

Riverview Health; Westfield (IN); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Riverview Health is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the 3rd shift to support preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic processes.

You will monitor test performance, perform analyses, and ensure specimen integrity while adhering to quality control policies. Team collaboration and timely reporting are essential in this role.

Qualifikationen

• Attention to detail and accuracy in specimen handling and reporting.
• Ability to follow SOPs and CLIA requirements.
• Proficient in quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with LIS and laboratory information systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced lab.

Aufgaben

• Communicate professionally with lab customers and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Evaluate specimen adequacy and document integrity in LIS.
• Perform analytic tests per SOPs and maintain QC.
• Maintain instruments and document maintenance activities.
• Correlate data, monitor test performance and document corrective actions.
• Recognize critical results and notify clinicians.
• Assist with pending/delayed specimens and inform team before shifts.
• Perform proficiency testing per SOPs.
• Assist in inventory management and proper storage of supplies.
• Follow PPE protocols and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Quality control

LIS usage

Ausbildung

Associate or Bachelor in Biology/related

BS in Medical Technology

MLT/MT certification (ASCP/AMT)

Tools

LIS

Jobbeschreibung

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: 3rd shift - 3, 12-hour shifts, 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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