Medical Technologist- PT

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Original Date: Last Revision: March 2018 JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs and provides results of medical laboratory analyses of body fluids and tissue used by physicians for disease diagnosis of patients and determination and/or evaluation of treatments for illness. Prepares blood component/products for infusion to patients. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) Medical Technologist program, five years' clinical lab experience, or two years' clinical lab experience with Medical Lab Tech (MLT) certification. Previous experience as Medical Technologist preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP certification preferred. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs and provides accurate laboratory test results on human patients. 2. Prepares and issues blood components for patient transfusions. 3. Assists in the collection and transport of patient samples from the clinics to laboratory sections. 4. Handles hazardous materials in accordance with regulations to ensure safe working environment. 5. Requisitions and maintains inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for laboratory operations. 6. Supervises, trains, and reviews the work of students and lower level technicians engaged in clinical laboratory work. 7. Operates complex specialized laboratory instruments; instructs other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments. 8. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses and other ancillary professional staff when discussing procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to infections, contagious diseases, and the risk of bloodborne diseases Exposure to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, wastes, odorous chemicals and specimens Subject to electrical, radiant energy and radiation hazards Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical/power equipment Exposure to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment Subject to long irregular hours. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Atrium Health Navicent was incorporated on November 17, 1994 as a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to coordinate The Medical Center, Navicent Health and other affiliated entities toward our mission: "Together, we elevate health and well-being through compassionate care."

Today, Atrium Health Navicent has more than 1,000 beds for medical, surgical, rehabilitation and hospice purposes, offers over 53 specialties in more than 50 facilities throughout the region and hosts over 100 medical residents and fellows.

Included within the Atrium Health Navicent system is The Medical Center, Navicent Health, a 637 bed, nationally verified Level I-designated Trauma Center and a four-time Magnet Designated hospital for nursing excellence worldwide.

Atrium Health Navicent provides a broad range of community-based, outpatient diagnostic, primary care, extensive home health and hospice care, and comprehensive cancer and rehabilitation services spanning the full continuum of care. Included within the system are:

·       Five acute care hospitals

·       A rehabilitation hospital

·       A new, state-of-the-art children's hospital

·       Central Georgia's first life plan community

·       An in-patient hospice facility, as well as in-home hospice care

·       Wellness and preventative services

·       Multiple urgent care centers

·       Numerous community-based partnerships that help Atrium Health Navicent deliver on its mission.

Distinguished nationally for its excellence, Atrium Health Navicent is also one of the premier teaching hospitals in the United States and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the Mercer University School of Medicine. Atrium Health Navicent supports residency-training programs in family practice, general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics along with fellowships in critical care, geriatrics and orthopedic traumatology. Atrium Health Navicent also partners with a number of central Georgia universities and colleges to offer advanced training for nursing students. As a teaching hospital, Atrium Health Navicent attracts the best and the brightest to the area.

In 2019, Navicent Health strategically combined with Charlotte-based Atrium Health. With similar missions and complementary capabilities, we're bringing better care to everyone we serve throughout the Southeast, from the Caro