Medical Lab Technologist

Community Health Network•Anderson, CA

16h

About The Position

As part of our Laboratory team, the Medical Lab Technologist will perform work related to the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders, evaluating patient recovery through preparing specimens, running/performing tests, analyzing, reporting, and recording test results. Performs a variety of microscopic, bacteriologic and/or chemical diagnostic laboratory tests, conducts advanced procedures specific to a particular laboratory section (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology). Your experience and the professional level of knowledge in Medical Technology that is needed to acquire expertise in the operation of equipment and the performance of clinical diagnostic testing procedures. With your dedication to care and expertise, you will become a valued member of the laboratory team.

Requirements

4 year / Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution. Must include 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree, MLS or MT certification by an a nationally accredited organization, such as ASCP. (Required)
One of the following is required: Certification as a Molecular Biology Technologist MB/ASCP or MDxT/AAB
Three to six months of experience to acquire a professional level of knowledge in Medical Technology and to acquire expertise in the operation of equipment and the performance of clinical diagnostic testing procedures. (Required)

Nice To Haves

Certification as a professional Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT-ASCP or MT-AAB, or MT/AMT) or an equivalent in area of specialty, Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) (ASCP)

Responsibilities

Laboratory Testing: Can perform high complexity level testing in the designated laboratory departments including Blood Bank, Hematology, and Microbiology, if the individual education and training meets the requirements set by CLIA and CAP.
Knowledge of the Hospital Order Entry system for procedures requested by physicians via computer system for laboratory procedures. This includes interpretation of the order to ensure appropriate selection of current test and/or procedure.
Operates the laboratory computer (LIS) for functions authorized by security code access. These functions include but not limited to: entering orders and results, distributing results, inquiring of results, correcting, revising, or updating incomplete information.
Performs moderate to high complexity level testing in the designated laboratory sections under appropriate supervision with appropriate education and training for the normal operation of the Hematology Section in the areas of hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis.
Performs the basic Moderate level procedures for the normal operation of the Serology Section.
Performs the basic Moderate level procedures for the normal operation of the Microbiology Section in the areas of sample requirements and culture set up. Can perform High complexity testing with the appropriate education and training.
Performs the moderate to high complexity level procedures for the normal operation of the Chemistry Section in the areas of automated analyzers, manual testing, therapeutic drugs, and arterial blood gasses, with the appropriate education and training.
Documentation: Records all tests performed by entering test date, patient name/number, name of test, and test results in the laboratory computer under personal identification/code number and security access.
Adheres to the guidelines established for result entry in regard to delta checks, panic values, and repeat testing when indicated.
Makes specific comments on specimen condition or result variance when necessary. Keeps designated Medical Technologist advised of such action.
Expedites indicated test reporting (i.e., STAT) and notifies appropriate nursing personnel or physician.
Quality Control: Completes the proper Quality Control functions of the section, instrumentation, and procedures being performed.
Makes appropriate documentation and maintains corrective action logs when indicated.
When necessary, informs appropriate personnel of potential problems or corrective action.