Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist - St. Claire Regional Medical Center
Morehead, KY 40351
About the Job
The Medical Technologist/Laboratory Scientist evaluates and performs analysis. Provides information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory test, chemistry, hematology, toxicology, immunology, blood bank, and microbiology as defined by laboratory procedure and or established protocol in:
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Analyze laboratory samples.
• Perform, evaluate, and record quality control procedures, and perform and document appropriate corrective action before reporting patient results.
• Report laboratory results as defined by the patient’s clinical condition and laboratory policy for routine, one-hour turnaround, timed, and life-threatening reporting.
• Respond to hospital and laboratory-related problems to assist other medical professionals with emergency patient care as defined in disaster plan protocols and as needed for emergency patient care.
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting as needed and as defined by manufacturer’s and laboratory guidelines and utilize appropriate backup procedures for laboratory procedure analysis when until instrument repair is complete.
• Assign accurate laboratory charges and credits as appropriate as defined by laboratory policy, federal and state regulations, and fair billing practices including verification that covered proper diagnosis is obtained from the physician for laboratory testing and obtains Advanced Beneficiary Notice as necessary.
• Maintains a safe work environment by following laboratory safety, infection control, procedures, and protocols.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Science required.
Experience:
Experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Certification with American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT), or must be registry eligible (must obtain within one year in position).
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