MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Owensboro)

Company: Owensboro Health
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Summary Job Summary Performs complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures. Maintains and calibrates equipment. Provides teaching and education to students and other team members. Job Responsibilities * Performs clinical laboratory tests according to established procedures of verification, processing, testing, and reporting. * Performs the pertinent quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards and records results appropriately. * Assists in delivery of physicians reports via phone and electronic distribution in a timely manner. * Responds to ''technical question'' calls from units and physicians. * Performs preventive maintenance and monitoring of all equipment to ensure that it is working properly and maintains related records. * Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment. * Maintains adequate supply inventories by rotating stock, checking for expiration dates, and ordering replacement stock.. * Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection using proper therapeutic skills and according to procedures. * Assists supervisors in additional duties, which support the lab's quality program. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR * Bachelor's degree or higher in related field required upon hire * A minimum of 1 years' internship in a Hospital Laboratory required * MT - Certified as a Medical Technologist required within 6 months of employment in this position OR * MLS - Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist required within 6 months of employment in this position Skills and Attributes * Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. * Works under minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. * Ability to meet requirements for "High Complexity Testing Personnel" per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Physical Demands * Standing: Frequently * Walking: Frequently * Sitting: Occasionally * Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently * Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely * Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely * Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently * Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely * Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely * Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently * Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently * Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently * Climbing: Occasionally * Bending/Stooping: Frequently * Kneeling: Occasionally * Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally * Reaching: Frequently * Talking: Frequently * Hearing: Frequently * Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely * Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently * Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently * Running: Occasionally * Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently * Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently * Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently * Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service. Associated topics: blood collection, lab, medical, medical laboratory science, mls, mlt, sterile processing technician, surgical technologist, technician laboratory, technologist

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