What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist - Microbiology - 1pm-9:30pm- Shift Differential!! Job Details | HHC position at Wishard-Eskenazi Health?
Division: Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: Hospital
Req ID: 22930
Schedule : Full Time
Shift : Evening
Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-ExemptJob Role Summary
We're looking for a Medical Technologist experienced in Microbiology with an ASCP certification. The majority of this shift option qualifies for the highest tier of shift differential as well!
If you have questions, please reach out to Jenna Urbina - Jenna.WoehlkeUrbina@eskenazihealth.edu
The Medical Technologist performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic clinical laboratory testing to assist other healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as in disease monitoring and prevention. Technologists must comply with all Eskenazi Health, Pathology Department and Section specific policies and procedures in addition to all regulatory standards and our PRIDE values. Technologists may work in one or more areas of the laboratory to include Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Serology and Blood Bank. This opening is specifically for the Microbiology section of our Pathology Laboratory.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Follows policies and procedures (SOPs) to ensure minimal errors during the pre-analytic phase of testing. Evaluates acceptability of specimens for testing ordered, including documentation. Prepares specimens for testing, including accessioning in the LIS as needed. Follows up and documents appropriately all specimen/order errors/issues. Monitors inventory and supplies and notifies the appropriate individual before supply is depleted.
- Follows policies and procedures to ensure minimal errors during the testing phase. Performs laboratory testing for patient specimens and proficiency samples. Performs and documents quality control, assesses acceptability and records any corrective action. Performs laboratory testing for patient. Performs and documents equipment maintenance. Performs minor repairs/troubleshoots problems. Records/communicates issues and documents corrective action. Actively participates in completion of daily tasks (in addition to QC/PM), including shift hand offs.
- Follows policies and procedures to ensure minimal errors during the post-analytic phase of testing. Verifies and reports patient test results accurately in the LIS, including proper documentation during computer downtimes (e.g. delta checks). Communicates critical values and corrected results to appropriate caregiver and documents communication completely. Works carefully and checks work to ensure minimal clerical errors. Documents accurately when correcting errors/issuing corrected results.
- Completes assignments/mandatories according to policies and procedures and manager direction, with complete documentation and within designated time frames. Includes, but not limited to: Procedure and policy reviews, Occupational Health requirements, Section specific competencies, Proficiency testing, Hospital annual education. Where applicable, the employee must maintain all certifications and submit updated credentials to their manager.
- Prioritizes and organizes work effectively to balance multiple tasks, while maintaining quality standards. Maintains turnaround time standards for patient testing, including the use of outstanding lists, worksheets, etc; Assists others to maintain an efficient workflow and meet turnaround time expectations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology OR
- Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology OR
- Bachelor of Science in a related life science (e.g. Biology or Chemistry – must have 2 years’ experience working in clinical lab ).
- Degrees must be from an accredited U.S. college or university or foreign degrees must be officially assessed to determine U.S. equivalency.
- ASCP or equivalent certification eligible
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.
