What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist - Full Time 2nd Shift position at PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER?
Position Summary
Position Summary
The Medical Technologist I performs and reports both routine and special laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Education/Training
Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technology. Associate’s degree in related field. Completion of clinical laboratory training internship.
Licensure/Certification
Current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty/specialties required by the laboratory section assigned.
Experience
None.
Position Summary
The Medical Technologist I performs and reports both routine and special laboratory testing following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
- Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
- Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
- Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
- Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
- Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
- Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
- Responds to work related technical inquiries as needed.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: primary operator duties, projects, teaching, and tech in charge and evaluation of new technology
- Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
- Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
- Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
- Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program.
- Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
- Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
Education/Training
Graduate from an approved school of medical laboratory technology. Associate’s degree in related field. Completion of clinical laboratory training internship.
Licensure/Certification
Current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty/specialties required by the laboratory section assigned.
Experience
None.
