Med Tech

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens in accordance with Laboratory policy.
• Performs and reports testing procedures in an accurate manner.
• Performs testing according to department policies with minimal supervision. Recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems.
• Ensures test results correlate with each other and patient's available LIS history. Understands age specific normal values.
• Accurately enters results into the LIS. Timely reviews all manually entered results.
• Calls all critical results according to policies: Critical Value Reporting (Lab Policy).
• Performs proficiency testing in each department as assigned. Completes competency assessments for each assigned section.
• Prints and reviews pending reports making sure to resolve any problems.
• Participates in Quality Control/Maintenance activities within the department.
• Performs and documents various quality control and equipment procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations. Takes remedial action when necessary. Document and alerts supervisor to unresolved problems.
• Performs routine maintenance on department instruments.
• Trouble shoots downed instruments with little or no supervision. Consistently records any problems in instrument logbook. Notifies supervisor or person in charge in a timely manner.
• Completely and accurately reviews, verifies, and or signs/dates all designated documents according to department policies and established timeframes.
• Seeks solutions to resolve unexpected problems that arise. Recognizes when and when not to contact supervisor or person in charge with help resolving issues.
• Restocks work areas with supplies.
• Performs and reports tests within established timeframes.
• Performs routine tests within established timeframes.
• Performs STAT tests as a priority regarding routine tests.
• Prioritizes patient samples over remedial tasks.
• Fosters teamwork by aiding other departments when assigned work is complete.
• Completes work left from previous shift as required.
• Acknowledges and responds tactfully to requests.
• Remains current with new/revised procedures and methods in the laboratory.
• Adheres to safety standards.
• Prevents and takes corrective action for physical safety, sanitation, and infection control within work area.
• Dependable, punctual, and adheres to the policy for covering unscheduled absences.
• Communicates effectively with the next shift.
• Trains new employees.
• Serve as a resource person for MLT's and Lab Assistants in technical problem solving.
• Reviews technical procedures as required and recommends appropriate changes.
• Attends Continuing Education programs, when available, and reads laboratory journals to keep current on new advances in instrumentation, techniques and procedures.
• Assists in the writing of technical procedures.
• Performs evaluation of new procedures or instruments.
• Serves on Hospital committees as needed.
• Assists the Laboratory Manager in developing and implementing Quality Assurance Program, Safety Program, Quality Control Program, Inventory, Special Projects, and Orientation Program for new employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of tests and procedures necessary to review findings and advise and direct subordinates in action.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Joint Commission and other regulatory regulations.
• Manual/visual dexterity and skills necessary to operate adjust and make repairs to various types of automated and non-automated laboratory equipment.
• Comprehensive understanding of laboratory equipment and its operation, maintenance, repair and analytic techniques.
• Must understand computer technology and its application to chemical analytical procedures and quality control.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be able to perform as a team member, provide leadership, guidance and direction to staff
• Ability to work independently, evaluate situations and act appropriately.
• Ability to remain calm and productive under constant pressure and emergency situations.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with numerous staff including physicians, hospital personnel, employees and patients.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and to adhere to written protocols.

Credentials and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Bachelors' level ASCP certification (e.g. MT, MLS) OR equivalent registration (AMT, HEW) OR application for registration required within 6 months of employment. If relevant education transcripts are not submitted within 6 months of hire, employment will be terminated
• Six months to one-year experience as an MT preferred but will consider a new graduate.

Special Requirements

• Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.
• Exposure to infectious blood, urine, and other body fluids
• Work requires frequent standing, walking and/or occasional lifting or carrying of supplies.
• Ability to lift forty (40) pounds unassisted.
• Ability to bend, twist, crouch, squat, pull, push, reach, and remain stationary for short period of times and perform repetitive motions.
• Day and evening shift assignments, as well as the need to be on-call on a rotating basis for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays required.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed to complete job duties.