Medical Technologist

JOB SUMMARY\nTs responsible for the performance and evaluation of various complex chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and immunochemical tests to obtain date for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by the physician.\nJOB DUTIES\n1. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES\n\nPerform quantitative and qualitative analysis of body fluids using manual and automated instrumentation.\nAccurately and completely report results tests and procedures.\nEffectively recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and ineffective procedures, and use alternative methods when appropriate.\nEffectively maintains laboratory equipment. Performs and records instrument checks, quality control procedures, calibration, and other maintenance when required.\nMeets established turnaround time for routine and STAT tests.\nAble to organize and prioritize work during both heavy and light workload situations.\nAble to access, input, and retrieve information from the EMR.\nAbility to work extra during shortages or until workload is complete. May include working shifts other than currently scheduled.\nAssists in the training of new employees in the laboratory.\nAbility to utilize sound judgement and generally accepted medical technology principles when assessing the credibility of results generated.\nCommunicates with physicians or nurses when callback values or problems exist.\nMaintains a clean and disinfected work area and uses appropriate personal protective equipment, as required\n\n2. PERIPHERAL JOB DUTIES\n\nAssists with specimen processing.\nAssists with processing orders and drawing outpatients.\nPerform glucometer run.\nMaintains clean supply of glassware.\nChecks in supplies, comparing product received with packing slip.\nAdheres to lab cleaning schedule and keeps appropriate log of these activities.\nProcess reference laboratory requests and reports.\nReceive and register via EMR lab requests and specimens from outside sources and bring to proper sections within laboratory.\nMaintain reference laboratory supplies.\nPackage and process special requests requiring mailing through general mail.\nPerforms all other related duties as assigned.\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS\n1. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING\n\nBachelor Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent combination of education and clinical experience making the employee eligible for taking the registry examination.\nRegistration by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists within one year of hire.\nAttends 16 hours per year continuing education and completes two special projects per year.\nRequires promptness in answering phone requests, instrument, and out-patient alarms.\nMaintain knowledge and ability to operate safely all instruments, needles, and sharps used in daily work assignments. \nRequires the ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and to meet deadlines required by \"stats\" and routines.\nAbility to interpret, adapt, and apply proper procedures to Beloit Memorial Hospital policies. \nRequires knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.\nOne year of Medical Technology training at an approved hospital. \nEmployee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric.\n\n2. AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY\n\nPersonal protective equipment is required; such as gloves, mask, gown, and goggles or face shield.\nMaintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.\nAdhere to established hospital and laboratory policies, rules, and regulations.\nIs responsible to assimilate information from observations, verbal interactions, and printed materials, under conditions of multiple simultaneous stimuli.\nRequires promptness and efficiency in reporting results of laboratory findings via computer and paper or \" call back\" results if indicated.\nMust plan, prioritize, and respond to information in an appropriate time frame.\nParticipate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development.\nAbility to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with physicians, peers, and the public.\nReporting Relationship: Medical Technologist 11, Managers, and Department Director\n\n3. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nSuccessful completion of pre-placement exam.\nInvolves physical effort that includes full range of body motion which includes alternating standing, walking, sitting the entire shift. May also involve lifting or carrying an obj ect one-45 pounds or pushing and pulling weights of one-60 pounds. Bending and stooping is required.\nRequired to have manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.\nRequires the ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. \nRequires use of microscope and the ability to distinguish color and shapes of cells and differentiate.\nMay be exposed to disagreeable chemicals and vapors during procedures.\nRequires daily exposure to possible communicable diseases or bodily fluids.\nAbility to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with physicians, peers, and the public.\n\nBEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE\nThe mission of Beloit Memorial hospital requires the employee to perform in manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.