What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med Tech – MLT, MT, CLS (ASCP) position at Jackson Purchase Medical Center?
We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center
We believe in:
- Championing Patient Care
- Doing the Right Thing
- Embracing Individuality
- Acting with Kindness
- Making a Difference Together
We strive to Make Communities Healthier.
We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.
JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are:
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
- Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
- And much more…
The Medical Tech performs routine laboratory tests in various sections of the laboratory.
- Performs common testing procedures and reports test results.
- Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Performs quality control testing.
- Maintains supplies needed for performance of tests.
- Assist Lab Assistants.
- Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
- Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
- Analyze samples used for transfusions.
- Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
- Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
- Collects specimens, including blood, from patients.
- Performs automated tests using computerized instruments and automated equipment.
- Performs manual tests based on detailed instructions.
- Completes annual competencies in a timely manner.
- Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Maintains Supplies.
- Reports critical values in a timely
- Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the patient, physician, registered nurse or other licensed person.
- Performs Quality Control work to ensure accuracy of equipment and tests performed.
Required Skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Associate’s degree required
Certifications
- ASCP or equivalent within one year of hire
Day/Night 8-12 hour shift with rotating weekends and holidays
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
