Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist
STATUS: Part-time, flex 63-80 hours per pay period
SHIFTS: Days, schedule will vary with the needs of the department
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs and interprets, when appropriate, all diagnostic testing available in the clinical laboratory of Bonner General Health.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The working knowledge, competency and organizational skills necessary to perform all diagnostic testing in all departments of the clinical laboratory; chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, Immunohematology and basic STAT microbiology
Microbiology in-depth skills and competency will be required for those technologists working the routine microbiology department on day shift when cultures are worked up; evening and night shift will be required to show competency with gram stains, culture setup, and point of care micro kits
Must have working phlebotomy knowledge of specimen collection requirements, complications of phlebotomy and have competent phlebotomy skills for all age groups
Responsible for proficiency surveys as assigned with an 80% or better average score
Working knowledge and skills necessary to perform and monitor quality control on all testing; trouble shoot all quality control problems timely to assure accuracy of all patient results, with proper tracking and documentation of all corrective action
Working knowledge and skills necessary to perform preventative maintenance on all equipment as scheduled and / or needed due to instrument problems, with proper tracking and documentation of all corrective action
Must maintain yearly competence in all area through personal study, training videos, in-service, case studies, Internet opportunities, and one on one training if requested; must meet minimum requirement of documented training hours and continuing education requirements
Any technologist attending manufacturer training is considered “key operator” of that instrument and is responsible for competency training the other technologists, as well as performing method validation, and on-going monitoring of that instrument
Monitor and document all reagent tracking; date of receipt, opened, date in service, and date out of service, lot numbers and expiration dates
Consistently utilizes two methods of patient identification in blood collection processing or issuing blood products; uses read-back or oral and telephone orders to assure complete accuracy
The ability to use sound judgment and to work independently
The ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
The ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
Must have a working knowledge and ability to abide by all compliance standards
Must have the ability to use sound judgment and to work independently
Possess knowledge, conceptual, interpersonal and technical skills to provide care to patients of all age groups
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information, staff and hospital business
Must have the ability to identify problems and recommend solutions; utilize performance improvement process to keep physicians’ trust, customer service and repeat business a priority
SKILLS: Ability to read, write legibly and comprehend the written and spoken word in English; basic computer literacy and ability to effectively learn new software programs required. Working knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to the position of Medical Technologist.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an RN Charge Nurse required; Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a PeriAnesthesia Nurse requiredPHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Demands of position are listed in job description
SUPERVISED BY: Laboratory Manager
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Must be registered as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent; current BLS (AHA) certification
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree preferred; must have completed a training program in an accredited school of Medical Technology.