Medical Technoloigst

Job Summary :   Performs patient specimen analysis and phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, performs procedures in : hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. Enters results into and reviews interfaced results in the computer system and notifies medical technologist and health care provider of panic values. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. Follows laboratory policies and procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory : blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology.
• Performs qualitative urine analysis; color, clarity, specific gravity.
• Performs type and cross matches in the blood bank with results reviewed by the medical technologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Makes medical technologist and / or Lab Director aware of abnormal results, panic values.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
• Maintains trouble shooting and performs quality.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
• Interacts professionally with Laboratory General Supervisor, Section Supervisors, Lab Director and Clinical laboratory personnel.
• Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning.
• Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the general supervisor.
• Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
• Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Submits suggestions to improve the laboratory’s efficiency.
• Interacts with laboratory personnel in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

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