Medical Technologist Specialist - Automated Chemistry Job at Advocate Health Care (Macon)

Job Description

The Medical Technologist Specialist is the technical expert in their assigned section 24/7. Primary responsibilities include training and competency evaluation of staff and quality control of test reporting, monitoring instrument function, maintenance, troubleshooting and relevant issues. Responsible for regulatory compliance to all laboratory accreditation agencies such as GDCH, CAP, CLIA, AABB, FDA and TJC. Interfaces with lab manager to implement and monitor all internal and external complaints. Must demonstrate sound judgment and rounded knowledge for the interpretation, clinical significance, and theory of testing. Participates in the testing protocols of the laboratory section daily with the performance of routine and non-routine analytical tasks, the correlation of test results with the appropriate patient indices, the solution of technical and analytical problems and the transfer of this knowledge to students and new employees.

Job Responsibility

Oversees the daily activities of section staff to ensure timely, accurate reporting of laboratory testing to assist physicians in providing patient care
Orients and mentors new staff members
Participates in the education and training of Med Tech students, MLT students, medical students, nursing students/staff and new laboratory section employees as needed
Collaboratively develops and implements technical orientation programs for new staff members
Ensures all standard operating procedures and practices adhere to Federal, State, and regulatory agency standards (CLIA, CAP, GDCH, TJC, OSHA, etc.)
Ensures competency of all staff by complying with regulatory requirements
Performs routine technologist duties and responsibilities during the shift to ensure validity of reported results and performance in accordance with department guidelines
Monitors department quality control to maintain effective operation of instrumentation and quality of reported results and to meet accreditation standards
Documents corrective and preventative actions taken
Evaluates abnormal and routine test results and resolves instrumentation problems to ensure validity of reported results in accordance with departmental and regulatory guidelines
Demonstrates competency with LIS/HIS policies and procedures
Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and reference ranges and correct reporting in LIS/HIS test methods
Works with Lab Administrative Director, Core Lab Director, Pathologists and Managers to analyze results and address issues
Performs non-analytical laboratory activities such as writing of section procedures, maintaining documentation of QC review, guiding performance improvement initiatives, reviewing proficiency testing, aiding customers, and providing technical support to the staff 24/7
Works closely with manager to stay within section budget
Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies for the section
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT, MLS, CLT, CLS) by the Board of Registry as ASCP, AMT, AAB (AAB with 15yrs.experience), NCA, HHS certification or equivalent
Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate
Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university to include minimum of 30 quarter hours of lecture science, including at least 15 quarter hours of chemistry, 10 quarter hours of biology, 5 quarter hours of math
At least 5 years general laboratory experience including one year of experience in the applicable area of responsibility: Hematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, or Blood Bank
Works in a fast-paced clinical environment
Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards
Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pounds) to moderate heavy (50 pounds) loads
Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer, and hard copy materials
Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours)

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

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