Medical Technologist I

Medical Technologist I - Nights Join for the Medical Technologist I - Nights role at Fisher‑Titus Medical Center. Caring For the Community You Love Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher‑Titus Perks Of Working At Fisher‑Titus $5,000 Sign‑on Bonus Offered Hours of Work- Full‑time 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM three nights a week. Night shift premium. Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more About Fisher‑Titus Fisher‑Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000‑plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our communityMission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community General Summary Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Essential Functions Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. a. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing. b. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. c. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed. d. Accurately performs test as requested on specimens received, ensuring correct patient encounter is used and appropriate procedure is performed. e. Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results. f. Accurately performs testing on all Proficiency Testing specimens, adhering to policies and procedures relating to Proficiency Testing. Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. a. Reports results within time limits established for test procedures. b. Reports results for stats, abnormal, critical values, and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy. c. Documents special handling required for test results that meet outlying (established) criteria. d. Makes conscientious effort to ensure turnaround times that meet Chest Pain and Stroke Accreditation standards. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Medical Technologist II or Director/Supervisor. a. Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure and at appropriate timeframes. b. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results. c. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure (i.e. accurately in the LIS or on worksheets). d. Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results/trends. Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required. a. Performs maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment. b. Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents. c. Documents calibration of equipment. d. Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed and will communicate the need for additional supplies/reagents/stock as appropriate. e. Records daily temperatures (refrigerators, freezers, room temp, etc.) and utilizes Emanate monitoring system properly documenting according to procedure. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur. Follows chain of command if unable to solve the problem. a. Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures. b. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems. c. Documents steps taken during the troubleshooting process. Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals. a. Will wear lab coats, gloves, and protective devices as required when handling specimens. b. Will follow safety policies when using chemicals. c. Will report any safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor. d. Will use protective barrier equipment as required. e. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment. f. Will properly dispose of contaminated and hazardous waste materials. g. Performs proper hand hygiene, before and after contact with patients, following glove removal and prior to leaving the department. h. Cell phones and electronic devices are stored in the employee's locker and not out in the working/testing areas. Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure. a. Accurately performs venipuncture procedures when requested or workload demands require doing so. b. Accurately performs heelstick or fingerstick procedures when requested or workload demands require doing so. c. Performs proper hand hygiene (i.e. soap and water, or hand sanitizer) before and after patient contact. d. Accurately identifies the inpatient and the outpatient according to written policy. e. Uses handheld device to scan wristband, print labels, and scan labeled specimens into the system at the patient's bedside/chairside. f. Orders are checked to the printed specimen labels to ensure all tests are ordered and correct. g. Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure: LIS barcode label, date and time of draw, and collector initials. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter‑ and intradepartmental to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives. Maintains work area Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees, and properly completes training checklists to ensure new employee competence. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr