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Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician - Transfusion Services/Full-Time/3rd Shift/Christ
Job Responsibility:
Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated.
Monitors workflow and makes necessary adjustment to complete work in an appropriate time frame.
Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment.
Recognizes indicators of test and/or instrument malfunction
evaluates and implements appropriate corrections.
Performs, documents and reviews quality control and quality assurance for improvement according to established protocol.
Ascertains that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
Collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol.
Provides general direction, training, competency review and technical assistance to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and support staff.
Assists in the development of education and training protocols
instructs students, residents and new team members as assigned.
Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards, supporting CAP Regulatory requirements in an acute setting.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing in the same manner as patient samples.
Performs specialty testing in areas including transfusion services, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, histology, coagulation, and flow cytometry.
Provides direct support and timely, accurate laboratory results for critical care departments such as the ED, ICU and OR during a high acuity patient event. This includes transfusion services, attending codes, performing testing on irretrievable samples, tissue grinding and gram stains, mass casualty procedures, and mass transfusion procedures.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Requirements:
License/Registration/Certification Required: n/a
Education Required: Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree or graduation from a Medical Technology program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR an equivalent program, in a science related field, or documented equivalent education and training.
Experience Required: No experience required
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance