Senior Medical Technologist - Laboratory, Full Time, Days

Job Description

Description In addition to the responsibilities of a medical technologist, this position provides technical/administrative oversight to and directs the workflow of personnel who perform laboratory tests. - Performs all aspects of pre-analytic workflow appropriate for the laboratory to ensure orders are entered correctly, specimens collected are appropriate for the test ordered and are correctly processed/transported. - Enters orders. - Verifies specimens for add on tests are available and acceptable and generates add on test orders. - Recognizes when fraud and abuse compliance issues require adjustments to the test order. - Collecting, receiving and processing of specimens. - Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt. Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action. Appropriately documents unacceptable specimens and proper notifications as needed. - Performs specimen preparation. - Performs any necessary pretest specimen preparation according to protocols. - Transfers or ships specimens to approved testing locations according to SOPs - Responsible for all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the laboratory. - Maintains test system integrity. - Examines preventative maintenance logs on instruments/equipment in a timely fashion and follows up as needed. - Verifies reagents and supplies meet defined acceptability criteria upon receipt and prior to use; takes action to ensure unacceptable items are removed from use. - Responsible for inventory maintenance and supply ordering in designated section. - Performs and records all necessary quality control (QC) required for test system performance. - Review and evaluates QC results in designated sections and takes necessary corrective actions according to established protocol. - Performs tests. - Prioritizes testing based on assignment or established priorities, completes testing within defined turn-around-times. - Responds effectively to changes in the workflow by coordinating a simultaneous series of tests when needed or adjusting work to incorporate STAT tests or fluctuations in work volume. - Exercises independent judgment in the performance of technical responsibilities. - Performs technical review and interpretation. - Develops and maintains a higher level of expertise in the specific areas of responsibility. - Reviews results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined test system. - Evaluates test results/reactions and provides accurate interpretations as appropriate to include correlation with, and integration of, other patient data as necessary. - Performs visual interpretation/identifications as appropriate. - Recognizes unusual test results/interpretations and complete indicated reflex testing or other follow-up actions. - Follows established notification protocols for critical values, a phone/fax result requests, abnormalities. - Evaluates instruments and test systems and makes recommendations for acquisition to senior management. - Troubleshoots and solves problems. - Recognizes when unresolved problems need to be escalated and takes necessary follow-up action. - Reviews pending logs and follows-up to ensure pending tests are completed or cancelled when appropriate. - Performs advanced troubleshooting and repair. Calls for field service when necessary and is familiar with contractual terms of maintenance agreements. - Post-test specimen storage. - Ensures that specimens and related materials (blood, body fluids, slides, etc) are stored according to protocols for location and duration with necessary documentation. - Performs all aspects of the post-analytic workflow appropriate for the specific section to ensure accurate results are reported within established time frames, specimens are retained appropriately, test results and/or current status are available upon inquiry, and billed charges are correct. - Universal Responsibilities. - Ensures quality of operations. - Assumes delegated responsibilities in the absence of a coordinator. - Responsible for regulatory compliance in designated section. - Performs required Quality systems responsibilities including initiating Quality Investigation Reports. - Participates in the training of new employees. - Meets proficiency and competency standards of the department and assists in the competency assessment of technical and support staff. - Participates in new test development, validations and implementation. - Presents continuing education programs. - Assists the coordinator and manager in monitoring the operations of designated areas to ensure the service standards and financial goals are met. - Presents continuing education programs. - Contributes in developing and is responsible for implementation of technical goals and standards. - Information Systems. - Ensures integrity of Laboratory Information System by following established protocols and participating in the maintenance and enhancements of the LIS. - May oversee instrument computer software updates. - Demonstrates expertise in Information Technology; uses applications to streamline operations and facilitate service monitoring and data collection. - Ensures safety of operations. - Follows all required safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment appropriate for tasks performed. - Maintains clean and organized work area. - Provides service excellence. - Answers telephones when needed, using AIDET telephone etiquette. - Maintains patient confidentiality, including protected health information (PHI). - Assists patients, visitors and other contacts whenever need occurs.

Qualifications

Required: - Education/Experience - Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Allied Health qualifying the applicant to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification examination. - License/Certification and Regulatory Agency - General MLS or MT(ASCP) certification or eligible or - Categorical BB, C, H, or M (ASCP) Certification or eligible

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