What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemistry Medical Technologist - Full-Time 1st Shift position at PathGroup?
ASCP Required
M-F or Tues-Sat 8am-4:30pm
JOB SUMMARY:
The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) who is responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. The person in this position performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist and will consult Medical Technologist III if necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs all duties of a Medical Technologist I without assistance from Medical Technologist III. Displays satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures.
- Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
- Design and update procedures to promote maximum efficiency/accuracy of testing and reporting.
- Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
- Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
- Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
- Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
- Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
- Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
- Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
- Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
- Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
EDUCATION & LICENSURE:
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology.
- Valid ASCP or AMT certification required.
- Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three year job-related experience preferred.
