What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist- Core Lab position at St Elizabeth's Medical Center?
Demonstrates multitasking abilities as a contributing member of a multi-disciplined laboratory section.
Supports medical center and departmental mission of excellence in service by continuously pursing quality improvement.
Follows established procedures to perform routine, STAT or special tests recording all results accurately and meeting standards for complete and timely reporting.
Demonstrates competence in all scheduled test protocols by successful challenge on periodic and annual basis.
Demonstrates understanding of bodily processes as they relate to laboratory testing.
Is able to correlate and evaluate testing with laboratory data available on an individual patient basis for the purposes of troubleshooting and possible follow up with clinicians.
Is able to successfully troubleshoot methodology failures.
Exhibits strong organizational skills.
Draws on multi-departmental training and experience to process simultaneous duties in a timely fashion.
Is able to work independently successfully.
Performs all required Quality Control procedures; documents results accurately; follows through appropriately on all outliers.
Operates, maintains and troubleshoots equipment successfully; documents all required activities.
Notifies Supervisors of any unusual or unexpected results.
Reports all critical values to the appropriate person and completes all required documentation.
Maintains all records in a complete, accurate and legible manner.
Is able to teach and communicate ideas and offer solutions to lab problems.
Follows all organizational, departmental, and section policies (i.e. Universal Precautions, Fire Safety, QA documentation, Hazardous Waste Collection).
Notifies Supervisors of all existing and / or potential problems that may compromise laboratory goal.
Conducts self in a professional manner at all times (via apparel, telephone conversation, staff / peer interactions, etc.
Assists with the orientation of new staff members, students, residents, Fellows, etc. as directed.
Reports laboratory test results by using the Laboratory Information System as directed.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
