MLT/MT

SAUNDERS MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Technologist Prepared By: Erin Smith, Lab Manager

Department: Laboratory Approved Date: May 1, 2019

Reports To: Laboratory Manager Approved By: Denise Sabatka

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reviewed Date: 5/2019

SUMMARY

Perform procedures in chemistry, hematology, blood banking, coagulation, serology, microbiology, and urinalysis. Maintain records fined in the laboratory's general and sectional policy and procedure manuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

Perform specimen collection which includes arterial punctures, venipunctures, and capillary sticks.

Maintain records of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control. Plots results of controls on Levey-Jennings charts. Follow defined protocol for investigating out-of-controls runs and implement necessary remedial action.

Review relevant laboratory reports for extraordinary results and clerical errors before they are reported to the patient;patient's medical records, including reports on procedures processed in reference laboratories.

Maintain equipment in accordance with define policies and protocols and log preventative and remedial maintenance of equipment, including daily temperatures.

Read policy and procedure manual on an annual basis.

May participate in research and development of new procedures and changes to existing procedures. May participate in writing policies and protocols for new or changed procedures.

May participate in cost analysis of existing and prospective test procedures.

Participate in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.

Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.

Understand and comply with the requirements of the Saunders Medical Center’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.

Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.

Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in supervision of Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree-NAACLS accredited MLS/MT program

Associate Degree-NAACLS accredited MLT program

Associate Degree in chemistry, biology or physics and completion of a military laboratory-training program of at least 12 months.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

MLS/MT/MLT (ASCP)

or

MT/MLT (AMT)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.

Typical hospital laboratory environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person