Medical Technologist - Microbiology - Evenings - Shift Differential!!

Division:Eskenazi Health  

Sub-Division: Hospital  

Req ID:  22644 

 

 

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

 

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FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

 

Available shift option is evenings, however with flexibility of 8 or 10 hour shifts. There can also be some flexibility to the scheduled start and end time if needed! We're looking for a Medical Technologist experienced in Microbiology with an ASCP certification. 

 

If you have questions, please reach out to Jenna Urbina - Jenna.WoehlkeUrbina@eskenazihealth.edu

 

The Medical Technologist performs pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic clinical laboratory testing to assist other healthcare providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as in disease monitoring and prevention. Technologists must comply with all Eskenazi Health, Pathology Department and Section specific policies and procedures in addition to all regulatory standards and our PRIDE values. Technologists may work in one or more areas of the laboratory to include Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Serology and Blood Bank. This opening is specifically for the Microbiology section of our Pathology Laboratory. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology OR
• Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology OR
•  Bachelor of Science in a related life science (e.g. Biology or Chemistry – must have 2 years’ experience working in clinical lab).
• Degrees must be from an accredited U.S. college or university or foreign degrees must be officially assessed to determine U.S. equivalency.
• ASCP or equivalent certification eligible

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures (SOPs) to ensure minimal errors during the pre-analytic phase of testing.  Evaluates acceptability of specimens for testing ordered, including documentation. Prepares specimens for testing, including accessioning in the LIS as needed. Follows up and documents appropriately all specimen/order errors/issues. Monitors inventory and supplies and notifies the appropriate individual before supply is depleted.
• Follows policies and procedures to ensure minimal errors during the testing phase. Performs laboratory testing for patient specimens and proficiency samples. Performs and documents quality control, assesses acceptability and records any corrective action. Performs laboratory testing for patient. Performs and documents equipment maintenance. Performs minor repairs/troubleshoots problems. Records/communicates issues and documents corrective action. Actively participates in completion of daily tasks (in addition to QC/PM), including shift hand offs.
• Follows policies and procedures to ensure minimal errors during the post-analytic phase of testing. Verifies and reports patient test results accurately in the LIS, including proper documentation during computer downtimes (e.g. delta checks). Communicates critical values and corrected results to appropriate caregiver and documents communication completely. Works carefully and checks work to ensure minimal clerical errors. Documents accurately when correcting errors/issuing corrected results.
• Completes assignments/mandatories according to policies and procedures and manager direction, with complete documentation and within designated time frames. Includes, but not limited to: Procedure and policy reviews, Occupational Health requirements, Section specific competencies, Proficiency testing, Hospital annual education. Where applicable, the employee must maintain all certifications and submit updated credentials to their manager