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Position Title:& Medical Technologist (MT)
Location:& Rugby, ND
Department/Unit:& Laboratory
Shift:& 8 Hours Days
Elitecare Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Technologist for our Laboratory department in Rugby, ND. This role involves performing a variety of laboratory tests with precision and accuracy, requiring flexibility for on-call and weekend shifts.
- Education:& Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related sciences.
- Certification:& Must be certified as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP, the National Certification Agency (NCA), or American Medical Technology (AMT).
- Licensure:& Must hold or be eligible for North Dakota State Level I License. Maintaining a current ND licensure requires 24 CEUs every 2 years.
- Additional Requirements:& On-call and weekend availability is mandatory. The role may involve drawing blood.
- Testing and Analysis:
- Perform authorized tests as directed by the laboratory director, matching the individual's education, training, and technical abilities.
- Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test records.
- Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested similarly to patient specimens and achieve acceptable results.
- Quality Control:
- Adhere to quality control policies and document all related activities, including instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance.
- Identify and correct problems affecting test performance or notify the appropriate supervisor.
- Equipment Operation:
- Operate laboratory equipment including lab computers, automated chemical analyzers, blood cell counters, hematology machines, coagulation machines, centrifuges, Bactec, Microscan, microscopes, and refractometers.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions; calibrate equipment and prepare laboratory reagents.
- Specimen Collection:
- Collect laboratory specimens through direct patient contact and advise healthcare personnel on proper collection procedures.
- Perform phlebotomies, capillary punctures, and venipunctures.
- Development and Consultation:
- Participate in the development of new laboratory procedures.
- Assist supervisors in consulting with other medical personnel on technical aspects of clinical laboratory tests.
- Integrate test results to make judgments regarding discrepancies and confirm abnormal results.
- Rotation Duties:
- Rotate on weekend, holiday, and on-call duty; responsible for lab work received during these periods.
- Supervision (Post-Evaluation):
- After 6 months of orientation and 2 years of non-waived testing experience:
- Provide supervision and consultation to testing personnel performing non-waived tests.
- Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
- Promote a culture of safety to improve employee safety within the facility and department.
- Safeguard the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in all forms.
- Exhibit professional attitude, leadership role, and team member abilities. Maintain a positive professional role throughout the facility and community.
- Perform other assignments as required.
- Work primarily within the lab department but may require drawing blood in ICU, Acute Unit, LTC, ER, Surgery, Haaland Estates, and Clinics.
- Patient age range varies from neonatal to geriatrics.
- Department operates 12 hours per weekday and 8 hours per weekend day with on-call duties after regular hours.
Elitecare Medical Staffing promotes a culture of safety and professionalism. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) in all forms. Join our team to play a critical role in providing high-quality care within our community.
