What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist - Full-time Day Shift - 7on/7 off position at Yoakum Community Hospital?
Shift: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Must be able to demonstrate competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; must be able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; must demonstrate a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient to allay fear of procedure.
Performs routine venipunctures while observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood specimens.
Collects and labels specimens within one hour of request and labels blood specimens as soon as specimen is collected.
Using manual procedures and/or automated analyzers conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Tests and records control specimens which are run with each test. Observes and troubleshoots any discrepancies in Quality Control. Documents any corrective action and report to Director any discrepancy in Quality Control.
Studies blood cells, their numbers, and morphology.
Performs blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.
Analyses test results and questions abnormal and/or unexpected results to ascertain accuracy.
Promptly notifies Nursing unit (within 5 minutes) of all panic value results.
Sends out specimens to reference laboratories.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
Maintains daily work counts and temperature charts.
Must be able to perform microbiology according to Hospital policy and procedure.
Clean work areas, stock supplies daily, maintain registration/charge/result files, and such other tasks that may be assigned by the Lead Laboratory Technologist.
Keeps track of supplies and notifies Director when supplies are low.
Maintain monthly continuing education articles.
Assures that all tasks performed are in compliance with related state and federal guidelines, rules and regulations.
Abides by Yoakum Community Hospital policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook
Requirements
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.
YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Must be able to demonstrate competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; must be able to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; must demonstrate a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments needed by these patients to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Verifies or records identity of patient and converses with patient to allay fear of procedure.
Performs routine venipunctures while observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood specimens.
Collects and labels specimens within one hour of request and labels blood specimens as soon as specimen is collected.
Using manual procedures and/or automated analyzers conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
Tests and records control specimens which are run with each test. Observes and troubleshoots any discrepancies in Quality Control. Documents any corrective action and report to Director any discrepancy in Quality Control.
Studies blood cells, their numbers, and morphology.
Performs blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.
Analyses test results and questions abnormal and/or unexpected results to ascertain accuracy.
Promptly notifies Nursing unit (within 5 minutes) of all panic value results.
Sends out specimens to reference laboratories.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.
Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.
Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.
Maintains daily work counts and temperature charts.
Must be able to perform microbiology according to Hospital policy and procedure.
Clean work areas, stock supplies daily, maintain registration/charge/result files, and such other tasks that may be assigned by the Lead Laboratory Technologist.
Keeps track of supplies and notifies Director when supplies are low.
Maintain monthly continuing education articles.
Assures that all tasks performed are in compliance with related state and federal guidelines, rules and regulations.
Abides by Yoakum Community Hospital policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Medical Technology from four-year college or university;
- One to two-years related experience and/or training;
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be certified Medical Technologist
- Must be registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent or eligible
- Sign on bonus available with full-time agreement.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package is offered as part of total compensation.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) and 401(k) matching
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Flexible spending account and other benefits
YCH is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
