Medical Technologist

POSITION:                           MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT:                  LAB

FLSA STATUS:                    NON-EXEMPT

This is a Full Time Medical Technologist position in the Lab at Franklin Medical Center. The schedule will be 7 on / 7 off, 12 hour NIGHT shifts, 

JOB SUMMARY: To provide specimen processing, test performance and results reporting that
are authorized by the Laboratory Director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the
incumbent’s education, training or experience and technical capabilities.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:    

• Responsible to the Laboratory Director
• Positions Directly Supervised:     None
• Regular Contact with all hospital departments and the public

1. Follow the laboratory procedure for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
2. Maintain records that demonstrate the proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
3. Adhere to the laboratory quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
4. Follow established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
5. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or immediately notify the Laboratory Director.
6. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
7. All other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and write effectively
• Ability to multitask when completing several tasks at once
• Strong organizational skills
• Integrity and discretion when working with sensitive company and personnel information
• Detailed oriented
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Occasionally move about the office and facility campus to access various departments and patient care areas.
• Constantly position self to maintain equipment and provide patient care
• Constantly operates a computer, office and Lab machinery
• Ability to communicate information accurately so others will understand.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Frequently move boxes, equipment, etc. weighing up to 20 pounds across office for various needs.