Medical Technologist PRN - Savannah, United States - Hardin Medical Center

Description

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly


May be called to cover all shifts including weekends

Shift coverage is normally 10-12 hours per assignment


JOB SUMMARY

The Medical technologists operate sophisticated equipment to perform tests on samples of patients' blood, urine, and other fluids and tissues.

Conducts toxicology, chemical, biologic, bacteriologic, immunologic, and hematologic tests. Collects , tests, and analyzes bodily fluids and tissues.


Reporting Structure:
Reports to the Director of Laboratory Services


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education
Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology or related field required. Master degree preferred.


Work Experience
Some experience and/or internship experience preferred.


License/Certification
Medical laboratory technologists certificate from the American Medical Technologists organization.

Tennessee Medical Laboratory License preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS),

Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS),

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI),


CORE COMPETENCIES
Mission, Vision

Core Values/Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene


JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Department Specific Specialty Area
Lab Safety

Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

Good communication skills are required for working with patients, lab customers, and medical staff.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepares cultures of fluid and tissue samples, submit them to testing procedures, and studies the results to determine diagnoses

Set ups, operates, and calibrates medical equipment

Collects and labels samples of bodily fluids and tissues

Prepares cultures of samples for analysis

Places cultures on slides and examine them with a microscope or automatic analyzer;

Conducts a range of tests to determine the samples' chemical makeup, contaminants, and other components

Provides results of tests and analyses to doctors and patients

Properly stores samples to preserve them for further analysis

Cross-matches blood for transfusions

Keeps the lab neat, organized, and sanitary

Creates and oversee data-accuracy protocols

Ensures that safety and disease-prevention policies are followed

Maintains patient report forms and lab records

Attends training sessions, receive continuing education, read medical journals, and join professional organizations.


OTHER DUTIES
May provide leadership and training for the Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Performs other related duties and special project work as required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.


PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)
Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X