Medical Technologist 1 - VVMC

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Under general supervision, performs waived, moderate and high complexity analyses as specified under CMS Standards and Certification : Laboratory Requirements (42 CFR 493)

Responsibilities

Quality Control

• Performs waived, moderate and high complexity testing using manual and automated processes following policies / procedures.
• Prepares reagents, quality control materials and other testing materials.
• Performs required equipment maintenance.
• Assists in data evaluation, and correlation of new instruments / procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of open and expiration dates and storage of specimens, QC and reagents.

Computer / Documentation

• Demonstrates the understanding of the concept "need to know" for HIPAA for the purpose of relaying information to patients.
• Enters comments, uses RBV for result reporting.
• Calls all critical values to appropriate personnel, using patient full name, second identifier, test name, results and identity of person receiving results.
• Assesses patient results using inquiry and able to print patient reports.
• Recognizes computer problems and reports to IT / or troubleshoots within capabilities.
• Demonstrates / understands documentation process during downtimes.
• Demonstrates the ability to print and review shift pending reports, notes critical patients or those having testing issues.

Data Integrity

• Reviews and records quality control and steps in troubleshooting for acceptability.
• Complies with all protocols, SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Identifies, resolves problems and takes corrective action in the evaluation of testing procedures, patient results and specimen integrity.
• Performs correct identification of all specimens by matching name, and Medical Record Number.
• Reviews and records patient results for acceptability before verification.

People Management

• Assists Manager / Director in writing / reviewing laboratory policies and procedures.
• Assists in training new personnel.
• Assists with preparing / maintaining facility accreditation readiness for CAP / DNV visits.

Compliance / Safety

Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas / RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs;

performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

• Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations / statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
• If required for the position, ensures all certifications and / or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
• Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

Qualifications

Education

Medical Lab Technician

Associate Degree- In Clinical laboratory science, microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required

Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, 2

Bachelor's in Clinical laboratory Science, Microbiology, chemistry or biological science- Required

MLT must be eligible to sit for and pass MT / MLS ASCP, AMT or equivalent boards within 6 months- Required

Certification & Licensures

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1

Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required

New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification

Medical Lab Scientist 2 / Medical Technologist 2

Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from ASCP, AMT, HEW, or equivalent certification- Required

Medical Laboratory Technician 1

MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required

New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification

Medical Laboratory Technician 2

MLT certification from ASCP, or equivalent certification- Required

Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 1

1 year- Preferred

New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist 2

3 years in an acute care facility- Preferred

Medical Laboratory Technician 1

1 year- Preferred

New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification

Medical Laboratory Technician 2

1 year- Preferred

New Graduates- 6 months to pass boards for certification