Medical Technologist - Premier Medical Lab

We are looking for a Medical Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory science and be knowledgeable in the principles and techniques of medical technology. This position requires the ability to accurately analyze and interpret test results, maintain laboratory equipment, and provide technical assistance to other medical staff. The successful candidate will also be responsible for ensuring that all laboratory protocols are followed and that quality control measures are in place.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and special laboratory tests in a designated medical specialty area, recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective action. Assists laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head or clinical pathologist when needed.
• Calls in critical test results to physicians or nurses immediately and according to established criteria. Maintains the abnormal results log according to protocol. Prepares test reports legibly. Initials and dates work performed. Reviews reports for clerical accuracy and clinical indications.
• Performs proficiency surveys (CAP; API); Can independently take and document corrective actions; Maintain proficiency testing logs
• Performs quality-control tests in a designated area. Analyzes quality-control data and takes appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits. Assists laboratory co-workers in resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head as required. Documents actions taken. Holds patient results until out-of-control situations are resolved. Reports unresolved situations to the section head, or when appropriate, to the clinical pathologist.
• Documents all instrument checks, preventive maintenance, routines, problems, and corrective actions taken. Recognizes, analyzes, and takes corrective action to resolve instrument/clinical problems. Assists laboratory co-workers in the resolution of similar problems. Seeks help from the section head as required. Reports unresolved instrument/clinical problems to the section head.
• Provides in-service training to other laboratory staff in a designated area.
• Performs clerical functions associated with the designated laboratory area.
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs. Performs specimen collection and processing duties according to policies established in the medical specialty area.
• Can run hematology analyzers and read blood smears
• Can perform manual urine sediment analysis
• Attends regular department staff meetings and in-service training.
• Attends and participates in the preparation and/or presentation of the laboratory continuing education programs.
• Observes laboratory policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, etc
• Ensures operation of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Education and Experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) or medical laboratory license preferred
• Prior experience is a plus