100277 - Medical Technologist

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Coordinate all point of care testing performed in inpatient units and hospital affiliated clinics according to manufacturer’s instruction, CLIA requirements, The Joint Commission standards, and CAP accreditation standards. Assures quality testing and accurate test performance through operator training, equipment monitoring, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, quality control review, and proficiency testing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related science field.
• Licensed by the state of West Virginia as a Medical Technologist within 90 days.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years’ experience as a Medical Technologist.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or equivalent nationally recognized certification body.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of experience in the Point of Care area.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate the quality assurance plan for POC testing to reflect current TJC, CLIA and hospital standards. Review records for quality assurance and quality control to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation to assure timely accurate reproducible test results ensuring quality patient care through retrospective audits and root cause analysis of unique incidents. The Quality Assurance Plan is reviewed at least annually.
• Engage in activities in order to ensure the availability of supplies, forms, data sheets, accreditation information, licensure requirements, safety orientation, continuing education requirements, proficiency testing surveys, to meet the service commitment of the POC testing in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Review and evaluate, as needed, quality assurance records and test results to determine analytical errors, shifts and trends, and correlate data with common physiological conditions to assure quality patient test results.
• Assist the POC staff in the planning, development, and evaluation of quality assurance monitors.
• Evaluate, validate, and implement new point of care testing technology.
• Initiate effective communication interdepartmentally and interdepartmentally, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.
• Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital, laboratory and the university in support of the hospital's mission of patient care, teaching, and research.
• Monitor results via electronic interfaces or written testing logs to ensure completion of records. Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to electronically interfaced testing.
• Participate, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).
• Ensure the efficient and accurate processing and reporting of all POC test data. Review computer produced POC test information to audit quality. Identify problematic trends, document and follow through with direct department manager.
• Consistently maintain all records as required by accrediting agencies, and ensure records are easily retrieved and available for analysis.
• Develop and follow standard operating policies and procedures to ensure quality point of care testing procedures are written according to appropriate guidelines, maintained according to retention standards and readily available for testing personnel reference.
• Maintain current knowledge of latest developments and techniques in point of care testing.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here 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.

• Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 8-10 hour shift.
• Must meet Department of Labor’s MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).
• Able to wear latex and non-latex gloves with frequent changes and hand washing.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
• May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
• May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.
• Daily functions may include incidental exposure to vapors, fumes, moving mechanical parts, electrical shocks, chemical and biological hazards, patient contacts, use of needles and syringes, waste handling and computer usage. OSHA Category
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor, mouse and calculator, fax machines, printers and other office equipment.
• Computer software skills (proficiency with Microsoft office).
• Considerable knowledge of regulatory standards, safety and infection control practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
  

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center:

112 THOM Clinical Labs

Address:

4607 MacCorkle Avenue SW

South Charleston

West Virginia

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