Senior Medical Technologist Hematology

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Perform and analyze basic and advanced clinical laboratory tests within scope of licensure in a specific laboratory discipline by standard operating policies and procedures. Is the subject matter expert in specific laboratory discipline. Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.  Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab training/experience, or 30 or more years of previous experience concurrent with CLIA grandfathered exception. 

2.  Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: 

MD:  No State License Required 

OH:  No State License Required 

PA:  No State License Required 

WV:  Medical Laboratory Scientist license 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 

1. Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT). 

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Process and analyze basic and advanced samples, in a timely and orderly fashion, and meet usual and customary levels of productivity, while following procedures for accurate identification.

2. Provide input into the development of standard operating policies and procedures (SOP) and follow those procedures to produce accurate reproducible results

3. Assist in the scanning, development, evaluation, and implementation of new test procedures.

4. Assure an adequate supply of reagents, solutions and/or therapeutic products by restocking and assisting with inventory to complete necessary testing/requests according to the standard operating policies and procedures

5. Perform and reviews required quality control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/ instrumentation to assure timely accurate reproducible test results insuring quality patient care

6. Set up, run, maintain, and adjust laboratory instruments accordingly to policies and procedures

7. Take appropriate action for quality control in all technical areas and follow infection control procedures for all job-related functions.

8. Perform phlebotomy procedures on patients as needed.

9. Complete forms and reports findings to nurses and/or physicians.

10. Interact with other healthcare workers to solve problems and interpret patient lab results within the framework of medical technology.

11. Perform routine and advanced laboratory testing within a designated area in the clinical laboratory.

12. Recognize testing inconsistency and take appropriate corrective action.

13. Maintain all patent and specimen records accurately, neatly, and legibly.

14. Follow hospital, state, and federal guidelines for ensuring a safe environment for workers, patients, and public.

15. Maintain compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control.

16. Communicate and interact with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in general, in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for their individual needs.

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