Medical Technologist

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, the Medical Technologist will independently perform routine and complex laboratory procedures, testing on medical specimens, may collect other bodily fluid specimens, label and transport specimens to the lab, input data into the computer and report results of laboratory tests in accordance with TJC, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies, and procedures. Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast pace and dynamic environment.  

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Ensures adherence to proper infection control, OSHA and safety standards.
2. Assist with, plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the programs and activities of the Laboratory department.
3. Oversees the work of technicians, phlebotomists or lab assistants as directed by laboratory leadership.
4. Maintain an excellent working relationship with the medical profession and other related facilities and organizations.
5. Assure that all chemicals and biologicals are labeled in accordance and in compliance with facility policies and procedures, and with regulations issued by governmental agencies, or by TJC.
6. Assist in the proper disposal of chemicals and/or biologicals in accordance with current regulations, as well as our established policies and procedures.
7. Ensure an adequate stock of reagents and other lab supplies is on hand to meet facility needs.
8. Assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
9. Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
10. Participates in continuing education.
11. Make recommendations to the Lab Director regarding supplies and equipment, makes recommendations and evaluations of new equipment and clinical procedures as requested.
12. Report hazardous conditions/equipment problems immediately to the Lab Director, and to maintenance, and record in the maintenance log.
13. Maintains appropriate scheduled maintenance and insures complete equipment maintenance records.
14. Responsible for performance and evaluation of quality control and proficiency testing programs.
15. Responsible for accurately completing a myriad of medical/laboratory tests on a variety of specimen types.
16. Maintains work area in an organized and neat manner, maintaining workflow, and proper use of equipment and reagents.
17. Will require direct contact with patients, collection and transport of specimens.
18. Accurately reports test results in a timely manner.
19. Other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All information is subject to verification. False answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
• All Employees are to be COVID-19 Vaccinated or approved for a Religious or Health Exemption.
• All employees must be screened daily at COVID-19 screening stations (ER entrance and Therapy entrance) prior to start of shift and comply with mandatory face masking.
• All employees are required to successfully complete criminal background check and or fingerprint background check if applicable for position.
• All employees must possess and maintain a valid and active incumbent Georgia Licensure and or certification based on Job description eligibility requirements.
• All employees must comply with EHS drugfree workplace policy and successfully pass pre-employment and post-employment drug screening requirements.
• All employees must wear proper PPE based on their designated Job Title:
• Materials Management, Environmental Services, and Maintenance staff must wear back brace while lifting anything 25 pounds or higher.
• Nursing Home Care Center direct resident care staff must wear back brace and gait belt at all times while on duty.
• Clinical staff are required to wear proper PPE designated to their function and duties.
• All employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before start of employment and during employment tenure.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Level of Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science or closely related sciences with credit hours meeting AMT or ASCP registry and meets the Georgia requirement of a technologist as defined in DCH law Code of Georgia of a technologist Chapter 111-8-10-.06(4)(b)1-8 

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certification or Registry as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalyst) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. For person who possess Medical Technologist qualifications and have recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologists for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. AAB provisional certification not accepted.

Work Experience: Two years of pertinent laboratory experience required and one year of hospital-based laboratory experience preferred.