Medical Technologist - PRN (2nd/Evening Shift)

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Director of Laboratory, the Medical Technologist is responsible for performing clinical testing on patient specimens originating from all age specific groups of in-patients, out-patients and employees of the hospital. The Medical Technologist is responsible for demonstrating and utilizing technical and analytical skills to provide physicians with necessary diagnostic information for the initiation of proper medical care and treatment of patients. Services are provided with optimum concern for the quality of medical treatment and care rendered to the patient. The duties performed by hospital staff in this position will demonstrate what is best for the patient as well as promote development of an awareness and cooperation reflecting the interrelationship of departments in caring, comforting and healing the sick and injured.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts a wide array of laboratory procedures, encompassing all tasks and testing associated with the medical laboratory technologist role. Additionally, proficient in executing advanced and intricate laboratory procedures, adept at identifying deviations from expected outcomes, and resolving issues utilizing scientific methodologies.
• Assesses and resolves challenges linked to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis while considering physiological processes and requisites.
• Ensures the optimal operation of laboratory equipment, documenting functionality, conducting calibration, troubleshooting malfunctions, executing repairs, and implementing preventive maintenance measures. Proficient in diagnosing testing discrepancies attributed to equipment malfunctions.
• Executes and records quality control and assurance measures, as well as corrective actions pertaining to test performance, incorporating statistical principles and concepts of performance enhancement.
• Responds to inquiries concerning test outcomes, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and various factors impacting test results. Analyzes results, offers interpretations, and recommends appropriate follow-up tests or procedures.

Job Requirements :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.