Medical Technologist - Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic

Description

JOB TITLE: 

Medical Technologist

MAIN FUNCTION: 

To accurately and promptly perform all laboratory test in assigned areas and to maintain accurate and complete documentation associated with this testing.

DEPARTMENT: 

Laboratory

REPORT TO: 

Laboratory Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPPONSIBILITIES: 

Train new employees and supervise other testing persons in assigned area as needed.

JOB DUTIES:

· Perform laboratory testing while following established procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis and reporting, and patient record maintenance

· Maintain up to date procedure manuals

· Operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment as assigned

· Perform and verify QC and equipment function checks as required before reporting patient results

· Trouble shoot and document if these checks are outside of established parameters 

· Perform and document equipment maintenance as required

· Review QC weekly in assigned area

· Adhere to CLIA and OSHA guidelines

· Conduct QA studies

· Maintain records for QC, QA, CLIA, and OSHA as required

· Develop and implement new procedures as needed

· Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results

· Trouble shoot identified problems and either correct or notify supervisor immediately

· Document corrective action

· Maintain sufficient inventory of supplies in assigned areas

· Cross train other testing personnel as needed

· Process specimens as needed

· Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples

· Maintain a neat and clean work area

· Attend annual OSHA training sessions

· Adjust work schedule and hours as required

· Receive supplies

· Attend QC/QA meetings

· Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS REQUIRED: 

· Complex mathematics, reading, writing, and communication skills

· Computer skills

· Laboratory testing

· Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Accredited Medical Technology training program clinical rotation

CERTIFICATION: 

M.T., M.L.T, M.L.S. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Exposure to latex, chemicals, blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and pathogenic microorganisms

EMOTIONAL FACTORS: 

Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and speed.

Must be able to calmly communicate with and accept criticism from demanding nurses, physicians, and patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Brisk walking, sight, color perception, hearing, smelling, and light lifting