Medical Technologist

1 month ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Covenant Health (Tennessee) Full time
Job Title: Medical Technologist

Covenant Health is seeking a highly skilled Medical Technologist to join our team in East Tennessee. As a Medical Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality laboratory services to our patients.

Job Summary:

The Medical Technologist will perform high to moderate complexity laboratory tests, including routine and specialized clinical tests, to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. You will work independently to give physicians information to diagnose and treat illness, and consult with physicians as needed.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform high to moderate complexity tests as appropriate for each testing department.
  • Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
  • Document all corrective actions taken when the test process deviates from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Perform proficiency testing samples and distribute among all testing personnel while maintaining records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
  • Adhere to laboratory quality control policies; document all control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
  • Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; either correct the problem or notify the Technical Consultant or Laboratory Director if the problem cannot be resolved.
  • Responsible for orientation, instruction, and evaluation of students and new employees to the department.
  • Prepare various reagents and supplies according to precise formulas as needed.
  • Utilize the Laboratory Information System (LIS) in patient accessioning and resulting; monitor incomplete and collection lists.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instruments, as specified.
  • Check Communication boards at least weekly.
  • Plan work to ensure maximum productivity with minimum amount of carry-over work, while keeping overtime to a minimum. Responsible for communicating with providers and other appropriate staff needed information about patient samples or instrument performance.
  • Act as a resource person for phlebotomy, if trained appropriately, including outpatients.
  • Review abnormal patient reports, LIS/EMR tracers, Levey-Jennings/QC reports, environmental documentation, and maintenance logs monthly at a minimum.
  • Maintain and disinfect work area.
  • Assist with coverage of processing and distributing specimens.
  • Participate in inservices.
  • Handle biohazard wastes according to policy.
  • Responsible for evaluation and validation of testing systems.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient, co-worker, and business information at all times.
  • Use proper judgment in releasing information; analyzer situations and take appropriate actions.
  • Perform any job-related duties assigned by competent authority. Help other departments as qualifications and needs permit.
  • Adhere to Covenant Health policies on Integrity and Compliance issues.
Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

  • Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or in one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences and with completion of a MT training program.
  • Baccalaureate degree, MLT/CLT certification, three (3) years of full-time clinical laboratory work experience, and completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a laboratory science education program.
  • Baccalaureate degree, five (5) years of full-time clinical laboratory work experience, and completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a laboratory science education program.

Minimum Experience:

Six (6) months experience is desired, but not required.

Licensure Requirement:

Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist. Certification by ASCP or NCA is preferred.


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