Medical Technologist 1 - VVMC

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 OR 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