Medical Technologist

Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Medical Technologist

JOB OVERVIEW: Performs routine and moderate to highly complex testing and analyses according to established procedures.

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory

WORK HOURS: As assigned

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manager or Director Laboratory

PREREQUISITES:

• Certification by ASCP, AMT or NCA as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist; or a bachelor's degree with equivalent Certification.

• ASCP, AMT or NCA Registry eligible Medical Technologists or Clinical Laboratory Scientists will be considered but must receive their certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Must provide proof of academic diploma, transcript, or primary source verification (PSV) report confirming credentials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of recent hospital or Clinical Reference lab experience as a generalist performing moderate to high complexity tests is preferred.

• Ability to prioritize workload and assist co-workers as needed to meet established turnaround times.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills in a diverse population.

• Demonstrates good decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids

• Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, and other conditions common to a laboratory environment.

• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, as appropriate.

• Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members and other customers.

• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generic Job Functions:See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

• Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Performs all STAT and routine clinical testing according to established standards and completes analysis within established time frames 90% of the time.

• Performs, records and reviews Quality Control Analysis according to established standards and takes appropriate corrective action when there is a variance in QC.

• Performs proficiency testing such as CAP surveys.

• Maintains and troubleshoots instruments and equipment and document such according to established protocols.

• Reviews and evaluates lab reports for clarity, accuracy, timeliness.

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and take necessary corrective action according to established protocols.

• Participates in the review and revision of policies and procedures.

• Receives all reagents and supplies according to standards.

• Participates in specimen procurement, specimen handling and specimen processing.

• Participates in the orientation of students and new employees.

• Perform as lead tech when requested or required.

C. Human Resources

• Demonstrates behavior consistent with Valley Medical Center's Values.

  Proven History of good performance.

  Proven History of good attendance.

Revised: 10/23

Grade: UFCWPTMT

FLSA: NE

CC: 7071

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

• Certification by ASCP, AMT or NCA as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist; or a bachelor's degree with equivalent Certification.

• ASCP, AMT or NCA Registry eligible Medical Technologists or Clinical Laboratory Scientists will be considered but must receive their certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Must provide proof of academic diploma, transcript, or primary source verification (PSV) report confirming credentials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of recent hospital or Clinical Reference lab experience as a generalist performing moderate to high complexity tests is preferred.

• Ability to prioritize workload and assist co-workers as needed to meet established turnaround times.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills in a diverse population.

• Demonstrates good decision making and problem-solving skills.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language

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