Medical Technologist MT / Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (Full Time)
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 164366
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: $5000 Sign-on Bonus! Plays an important role in the lab interacting with patients and healthcare personnel. Supports preanalytical, analytical and post analytical laboratory workflows. Responsibilities include all the following: 1) registration, 2) phlebotomy, 3) sample processing/aliquoting/prepping for transport/testing and 5) performs CLIA waived, moderate and high complexity testing; supporting clinical laboratory areas such as hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and blood bank. Responsibilities: Analytic workflows * Supports clinical testing with such duties as slide preparation and staining, microbiology set up and plating, reagent prep, instrument loading and quality control. * Performs CLIA waived, moderate and high complexity testing for medical and legal chain of custody samples in accordance with manufacturer specifications using good laboratory practice. * Works efficiently with the workflow and workload. * Performs and documents routine instrument function verification, quality control and maintenance. * Troubleshoots, resolves and documents non-routine instrument issues; contacts service as needed. * Assists with document control activities including technical and non-technical procedure writing and periodic reviews. Pre-Analytic workflows * Greets everyone with a pleasant and professional manner, using patient experience best practice guidelines (AIDET, 5/10 Rule and No-Point, etc.) * Identifies patients and samples using two patient identifiers, always labeling samples in the presence of the patient. * Performs medical and legal chain of custody venous and capillary blood collections independently for patients of all ages within specified safety parameters, timelines and pace. * Performs sample processing, aliquoting, and preparation for transport/testing. * Utilizes supply items in a cost-effective manner, recognizing when to reorder, and assisting with unpacking and/or restocking items. * Achieves comprehensive understanding of lab tests to answer patient questions in an easy to understand way. Post-Analytic workflows * Follows appropriate reporting protocols including critical value reporting. * Monitors test results, recognizing clerical and analytical errors as well as test results related to questionable sample integrity. * Monitors pending logs and work queues and resolves pending tests and registration errors. * Prepares and logs samples for proper storage and retention. * As designated and qualified, performs general supervisor and technical supervisor functions overseeing workflows, testing personnel and processes in the absence of on-site manager. Committed Team * Prioritizes work in the best interest of the patient, sharing the work with team members. * Assists with training new employees and students, being helpful and supportive in their teaching. * Attends department huddles, staff meetings and other required training. * Checks emails regularly for huddle minutes and important communications relevant to assignment. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, or a directly related field. * College or post-graduate hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency. * Must be MT or MLS certified or eligible. Certification through a national certifying body (ASCP or equivalent) upon hire, or within 6 months of employment/eligibility. * Must maintain active certification throughout employment. * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. * Multicultural sensitivity. * Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. * Customer/patient focused. * Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. * Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs for patient identification, registration, order, and sample tracking. * Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of computer programs for reporting test results. * Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. * Comprehensive knowledge of computer systems used on analyzers, Sunquest and EPIC. * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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