Perform clinical laboratory testing in microbiology following established protocols while maintaining equipment and quality assurance records. Analyze and report lab data accurately within established turnaround times and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related science, with a preference for a Master's degree and at least one year of laboratory experience. Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist (e.g., ASCP, AMT) is required.
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Internal Compensation Grade H27 Work Shift Night (United States of America) Medical Tech- (Microbiology)- FT Nights (8pm-6:30am M-Th) PRIOR MICROBIOLOGY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Job Posting How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued?
A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
A Brief Overview Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director; performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
Accuracy
Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing.
Critical
Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data.
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Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures.
Productivity
Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data
Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. Performs other duties as assigned
What you will do Maintains acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. a.
Benefits
Wellness Programs
Retirement Planning
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Total Well-being Support
Meets department standard for correct patient or specimen identification. b.
Meets department standard for error rate in testing or reporting patient or QC results. c.
Consistently documents investigation and correct interpretation of QA failures or trends. d.
Earns acceptable scores in proficiency testing and personnel competency testing. e.
Maintains instrumentation for testing.
30% Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. a.
Reports lab data accurately and within established turnaround times and productivity standards. b.
Recognizes the relationship between lab data and clinical findings or expectations. d.
Interprets information from multiple sources 30% Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. a.
Complies with Pending Log procedure for tracking laboratory test status. b.
Documents in the LIS all elements of the Notification Value Call procedure. c.
Hands-off information to others according to the department procedure and chain of command. d.
Adheres to WellStar’s Standards of Behavior in a consistent fashion. e.
Takes personal responsibility for corrective action on constructive criticism 20% Contributes to the Laboratory’s Performance Improvements and inspection readiness. a.
Assists in analysis of new methods for testing including correlations and procedure writing. b.
Assists in inspection preparation. c.
Participates in the Laboratory Performance Improvement initiatives. d.
Practices cost-efficient work processes that maintain high quality laboratory data.
10% Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. a.
Maintains current knowledge and practice of WellStar policies and procedures, including LIS. b.
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance. c.
Practices all Wellstar and Laboratory Safety Standards. d.
Participates in meetings, committees, task forces and project teams. e.
Completes monthly, quarterly, or yearly educational requirements.
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Qualifications
Bachelors Medical Technology Required and( Bachelors Medical Science Required or Bachelors Other Required or) Masters Other Preferred and Minimum 1 year Laboratory experience Preferred MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist MB(ASCP) - Molecular Biologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology H(ASCP) - Hematology - American Society for Clinical Pathology Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!
