Medical Technologist

Job purpose

• The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing and interpreting laboratory tests in the clinical laboratory.
• KEY
• RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assist Laboratory Manager with daily lab functions. 2. Maintains a quality control program appropriate for testing performed in the lab. 3. Ability to implement, initiate, update and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations 4. Documents Quality Assurance. 5. Resolves technical problems and takes remedial actions whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performed specifications. 6. Reviews all QC and maintenance logs. 7. Helps ensures safety for all personnel in the lab. 8. Participates in regular proficiency testing programs appropriate for the lab testing done. 9. Maintains all appropriate laboratory paperwork and keeps copies for 2 years. 10. Maintaining/troubleshooting laboratory equipment and computer systems, ensuring accurate and reliable results. 11. Ordering and maintaining testing supplies and equipment. 12. Performs laboratory testing such as chemistries, hematology, immunoassay testing. 13. Assists in new staff training. 14. Has a general understanding of the LIS function. 15. Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled and charged. 16. Correctly identifies all patients to avoid mistakes that can affect treatment. 17. Performs specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens 18. Maintains a constant awareness of policies, and procedures. Always ensuring enforcement of infection control processes when working with or around patients. 19. Effectively communicate with patients, reassuring them, making them feel at ease when you are present. Effectively communicates on the phone and face to face by being courteous, prompt and polite. Ability to document all information correctly 20. Responsible for keeping all work areas clean and properly stocked. 21. Handles information with discretion and always maintains confidentiality. 22. Coordinates and consults with lab manager regarding lab related issues. 23. Able to work independently and in a team environment. 24. Comply with all OSHA, CLIA, and federal regulations. 25. Maintain a professional appearance and attitude. 26. Other duties as assigned.
• Essential
• JOB
• FUNCTIONS: 1. Incorporates the use of technology into day-to-day tasks by using Outlook, LIS, MatrixCare and other electronic systems effectively and accurately. 2. Ability to analyze work methods to effectively organize work, make improvements, and correct problems 3. Ability to effectively communicate and work efficiently with administration, mangers, supervisors, partners, and co-workers. 4. Supportive of the goals and objectives of PruittHealth. 5. Represent PruittHealth in a professional manner related to appearance, communication, and the maintenance of patient confidentiality. 6. Attendance and punctuality.