Medical Technologist

• The Medical Technologist (MT) works under the direction of the supervisor/manager in the area of responsibility and/or Director of the Laboratory.
• The Medical Technologist performs the responsibilities of lead technologist in the absence of an on site supervisor when designated as such.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures in such areas as Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis and Microbiology according to established Protocols and standard operating procedures.
• The Medical Technologist is required to follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines established in the department to include accurate performance, review and documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance of departmental equipment and procedures to include inventory control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• The position participates in all aspects of Proficiency testing and in maintaining a constant state of readiness in the department to meet all Standards for accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV, State, OSHA, AABB, CLIA, etc.
• The medical technologist assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students.
• The medical technologist adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintains a professional demeanor and exhibits a positive attitude.
• May perform specimen collection, specimen processing and phlebotomy as applicable.
• What you will do Performs technical procedures in areas such as Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis and Microbiology.
• Facilitates positive customer service throughout the department/facility.
• Responds timely to customer needs.
• Recognizes, responds and communicates collaboratively with physician regarding variances in laboratory operations and patient data.
• Builds collaborative professional relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Follows all quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Performs routine maintenance of departmental equipment and procedures to include inventory control, preventative maintenance and trouble shooting.
• Understands the technology systems necessary for efficient department operations and takes responsibility for equipment, instrumentation and technology to maintain and ensure functionality.
• Completes accurate testing to ensure quality patient care, to include preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic phases.
• Assists in staff and student training.
• Complies with laboratory QA/QI program.
• Performs preventative maintenance, quality controls and troubleshoots on laboratory equipment per standard operating procedures to ensure quality laboratory results.
• Responsible for ensuring department is maintaining accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV and other accrediting agency standards (as required) within the department.
• May include validation testing, performance of proficiency samples, preventative maintenance, QC documentation, Temperature Checks, methods comparisons, etc.
• Complies with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support the National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives.
• Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions.
• Uses appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics and follows safety guidelines and procedures; identifies and acts to resolve variances or suspected non-compliance to management.

Requirements

• Education Bachelors Degree, Medical Lab Technology/Clinical Lab Science or Related (Required) Experience 2 years
• Clinical Lab experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications Medical Technologist (MT) - The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMT) Upon Hire(Required) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) (ASCP or AMT) Upon Hire(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

Pay

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $30.60 - $42.08/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.