What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technologist position at Appling Healthcare?
DESCRIPTION
- Operation of diagnostic testing equipment in accordance with departmental policy
- Maintain diagnostic testing equipment according to departmental policy
- Use of microscope for diagnostic analysis
- Perform all laboratory testing according to departmental policies and procedures
- Collection of blood samples through venipuncture, finger stick and heel stick
- Cross match blood products for transfusion
- Received orders and report results correctly
- Maintain quality control data
- Perform manual diagnostic testing procedures
- Use personal protective equipment as required by procedure.
- Adhere to chemical hygiene plan
- Attend and participate in in-service education programs, on-the-job training, workshops, etc
- Prepare samples for reference laboratory
- Receive specimens
- Instruct nursing personnel in patient preparation and specimen collection
- Demonstrate understanding of facility, Mission Vision, and key values as measured by performance and loyalty to the same
- Monitor supply inventory
- The facility provides and employee participates in education and training to improve their knowledge and skills related to the patient population served and the type and nature of care provided by their respective department
- Employee demonstrates knowledge and responsibility for the effective and safe use of all equipment in his/her activities
- Supervision of Medical Laboratory Technologist and use of independent judgement
- Take orders from physician
Education/Qualifications/Requirements:
- Current MT license
- Successful completion of examination as accepted by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, or on the job training with a grandfather approval.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biological, Chemical or Physical Science or Medical Technology with Clinical Laboratory Training.
- Current CPR certification
Experience:
Prior experience working in Microbiology is preferred.
EOE STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
