What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist position at TriStar Centennial Medical Center?
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Medical Technologist collects and prepares specimens and performs laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Verifies, records and reports lab results in an accurate and timely manner on all performed tests. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment, instruments and work area.
About You
You will possess extensive knowledge of physiology and function of the normal human body, and the changes in the body from disease relevant to the testing in their assigned testing section. You will follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. You will perform only those tests authorized by the Laboratory Director based upon having the degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training, or experience and technical abilities.
Responsibilities
You will perform various types of laboratory test(s) on specimens, evaluates test results according to predefined criteria, and report/enter/verify test results in Laboratory Information System. You will be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problem or immediately notify the coordinator, laboratory management or medical director. You will document all corrective actions taken when the systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical/physical/biological or other life science and relevant generalist clinical laboratory experience within the last five years OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in laboratory medical technology, with clinical rotation National Registration as an MLS(ASCP)cm, MT(ASCP) or equivalent (e.g. AMT, AAB, HEW), or registry-eligible at date of hire. If not held at date of hire, national certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all staff, patients, patient families and vendors
