BMCHS
Healthcare
MedicalTechnologist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Medical Technologist at BMCHS. Skills: Clinical laboratory tests, Test interpretation, Specimen processing. Perform moderate and high complexity tests. Interpret clinical laboratory tests”
Industry & Context.
Resolve mislabeled specimens; Resolve unlabeled specimens; Resolve inappropriate specimens; Resolve problematic patient test results
No cell phone use in laboratory
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Medial Technology, Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor's degree in applied science, Successful completion of supervised course of clinical internship, Successful completion of clinical internship in approved hospital laboratory
Nice to Have
Certification by ASCP, Certification by NCA, Certification by equivalent agency, Medical Technologist certification, Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification, Medical Laboratory Technician certification, Specialty certification
What You'll Do.
Perform moderate and high complexity tests
Interpret clinical laboratory tests
Act as resource for laboratory users
Interpret tests for laboratory users
Review testing performed by staff
Review procedures performed by staff
Prioritize STAT samples
Prioritize routine samples
Ensure accurate specimen identification
Ensure accurate specimen labeling
Ensure appropriateness of sample
Obtain approval for testing deviations
Notify patient care unit
Document testing deviations
Perform sample testing within time periods
Initiate action for mislabeled specimens
Document steps to resolve specimens
Inform other laboratory sections
Alert other laboratory sections
Store prepared samples
Perform aliquotting of specimens
Perform processing of specimens
Accession all required tests
Perform instrument maintenance
Perform equipment maintenance
Recognize instrument problems
Recognize equipment problems
Recognize methodology problems
Bring problems to supervisor attention
Notify coworkers of equipment issues
Include information in shift hand-off
Perform QC procedures
Assess Quality Control data
Recognize technical problems
Recognize non-technical problems
Bring discrepancies to supervisor attention
Notify coworkers of technical issues
Perform analytic testing
Assess validity of results
Perform highly complex testing
Calibrate instruments
Review highly complex testing
Maintain records of test performance
Provide records of test performance
Review patient results
Recognize problems with results
Recognize discrepancies with results
Investigate problematic patient test results
Perform additional testing
Resolve problematic patient test results
Document involved activities
Notify supervisor of result issues
Transcribe results into LIS system
Transcribe information into LIS system
Document critical alert values
Document corrected reports
Document cancellations
Append appropriate coded comments
Review entered LIS codes
Notify appropriate person of Critical Alert Values
Provide required call back of results
Provide documentation of Critical Alert Values
Maintain proficiency for LIS functions
Provide documentation of reagent receipt
Provide documentation of quality control performance
Provide documentation of implementation of reagents
Ensure adequate Blood inventories are maintained
Complete all work by end of shift
Account for work at shift change
Assist other laboratory sections
Participate in Quality Assurance activities
Participate in Quality Improvement activities
Complete competency documentation
Maintain self-documentation on continuing education
Attend scientific classes
Attend service related classes
Attend departmental continuing education classes
Attend scheduled staff meetings
Read staff communications
Support education of Medical Technology students
Follow laboratory Infection Control procedures
Follow laboratory Safety procedures
Maintain knowledge of emergency criteria
Follow BMC Dress Code policy
Follow Departmental Dress Code policy
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Shift change hand-off; Assist other laboratory sections
Communication Scope
Test interpretation; Notification of problems; Shift hand-off
Full Job Description
**POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA ‘88. **Position: Medical Technologist I** **Department: Microbiology Lab** **Schedule: Full Time (40hrs, Evening Shift, Saturday-Wednesday)** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES** : * After specialized training and required experience, performs moderate and high complexity tests and interprets them. * Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users in a manner consistent with level of training and knowledge. * Reviews testing and/or procedures performed by other staff to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies as required when deemed qualified to do so by the section supervisor. * Prioritizes STAT and routine samples. * Ensures accurate specimen identification and specimen labeling consistent with section and departmental standard operating procedure. * Ensures appropriateness of sample for requested testing, obtains approval for testing which deviates from standard operating procedure and follows up with notification to patient care unit and documentation in LIS. * Ensures sample testing is performed within the defined time periods for each test type based on specimen viability as outlined in departmental and section specific policies and procedures. * Initiates appropriate action and documents steps taken to resolve mislabeled/unlabeled or inappropriate specimens in a manner consistent with Departmental Policies and Procedures. * Informs/alerts other laboratory sections about patient identification or medical record number problems, and special specimen requirements. * Ensures that prepared samples are stored according to standard operating procedure (e.g. refrigerated, frozen, incubated). * Ensures aliquotting and processing of specimens is performed within established time limits for each te
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