Medical Technologist II
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Chemistry Manager, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA '88.
\nPosition: Medical Technologist II, MASS SPEC experience preferred
\nDepartment: Chemistry Lab
\nSchedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Days/Rotating to weekends
\nESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
\nAfter specialized training and required experience, performs moderate and high complexity tests and interprets them.
\nActs as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users in a manner consistent with level of training and knowledge.
\nReviews 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.
\nPrioritizes STAT and routine samples.
\nEnsures accurate specimen identification and specimen labeling consistent with section and departmental standard operating procedure.
\nEnsures 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.
\nEnsures sample testing is performed within the defined time periods for each test type based on specimen viability as outlined in section specific policies and procedures.
\nInitiates appropriate action and documents steps taken to resolve mislabeled/unlabeled or inappropriate specimens in a manner consistent with Departmental Policies and Procedures and with the Departmental Service Mission.
\nIdentifies labeling problems or discrepancies; informs other laboratory sections about patient identification or medical record number problems.
\nEnsures that prepared samples are stored according to standard operating procedure (e.g. refrigerated, frozen, incubated).
\nEnsures aliquotting and processing of specimens is performed within established time limits for each test.
\nAccessions specimens according to standard operating procedure.
\nPerforms instrument and equipment maintenance as defined by each section's policy and procedures.
\nRecognizes instrument, equipment or methodology problems and/or discrepancies and brings them, with documentation, to Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor's attention in a timely manner.
\nPerforms QC procedures and assesses Quality Control data according to section policy and procedures.
\nRecognizes technical and non-technical problems/discrepancies in laboratory operations and brings these problems/discrepancies to Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor's attention.
\nPerforms analytic testing and assesses the validity of their results according to section policy and procedures.
\nMaintains clear, concise, accurate and legible records of test performance.
\nProvides proper documentation and records of all test procedures performed.
\nReviews patient results, recognizes problems and/or discrepancies. Investigates and performs additional testing to resolve problematic patient test results to the extent possible, documents involved activities and notifies Assistant Supervisor or Supervisor.
\nTranscribes results/information with accuracy into LIS system.
\nAppends appropriate coded comments as required by section standard operating procedures.
\nUses LIS to promote clarity and correct interpretation of laboratory results.
\nReviews entered LIS codes as required by section standard operating procedures for transcription accuracy prior to completing processing or reporting test results.
\nNotifies appropriate person of all Critical Alert Values according to department/section procedures. Provides documentation of Critical Alert Values in LIS as required.
\nNotifies appropriate person of all required call back of results. Provides complete documentation of all call backs in LIS and as required.
\nMaintains proficiency for all designated LIS functions as outlined in section specific policies and procedures.
\nProvides proper documentation of receipt and implementation of reagents/lots/materials.
\nEnsures adequate Blood inventories are maintained according to standard operating procedure consistent with level of training and experience (Blood Bank only).
\nEnsures all work is completed and/or accounted for according to section policy.
\nAssists other laboratory sections as needed when directed by supervisory staff members.
\nParticipates in Quality Advancement/Quality Improvement activities according to Department policies and procedures.
\nPerforms specimen collection procedures (when applicable) as outlined in the Lab Support Services Phlebotomy Procedures.
\nMaintains initial and annual competency documentation as outlined in section policies and procedures.
\nMaintains age specific competency for all tests/procedures performed as required by regulatory agencies.
\nAttends departmental continuing education classes during the year.
\nParticipates in scientific or service related continuing education classes.
\nAttends all scheduled staff meetings or, if unable, accepts responsibility for reading meeting minutes during work time.
\nSupports education of Medical Technology students, Pathology residents, new staff and others through participation in teaching activities which may be didactic and/or "benchside".
\nSupports technical training of departmental staff members, encompassing new employees, and new procedures and cross training.
\nParticipates on all Sectional, Departmental or Hospital committees or task forces as available.
\nCommunicates all important information regarding the laboratory (i.e. inventory, testing status and instrument status) to fellow staff members.
\nAnswers the telephone according to departmental policy; responds to inquiries/requests.
\nWorks cooperatively with other laboratory staff members and takes initiative to determine where assistance is needed and renders assistance.
\nReports all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel.
\nAttends mandatory safety education sessions to keep informed of changes regarding safety issues.
\nRespects patient and employee confidentiality.
\nKeeps equipment and work area neat, orderly and well stocked; puts supplies away when received.
\nPerforms assignments with a minimum of direction and is available to help others.
\nMaintains open communication with Supervisors and Medical Directors.
\nPlans and prioritizes tasks and adjusts to variable workloads.
\nAssesses the inventory on a weekly basis in assigned work area and notifies Supervisor of supply needs.
\nUtilizes Medical Center's values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's mission.
\nFollows established Hospital Infection Control and Safety procedures.
\nPerforms other duties as assigned or as needed.
\nJOB REQUIREMENTS
\nEDUCATION:
\nRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor's degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).
\nEXPERIENCE:
\nExperience required with Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry: must have two years of experience in a clinical laboratory. Experience required with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science: must have one year experience in clinical laboratory.
\nKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
\nRequires the knowledge of clinical tests and standards necessary to perform highly complex tests as defined by CLIA (see appendix A) and accurately report results.
\nRequires the analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing as defined under CLIA 88 as listed in the appendix A to interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instruments, review highly complex testing performed by other employees as defined by CLIA guidelines and so forth.
\nRequires the ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agency (e.g. JC, CAP, FDA, AABB) requirements.
\nRequires the manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system. Requires interpersonal and English verbal and written language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians, interact with other technologists and so forth.
\nRequires the ability to perform venipuncture techniques.
