View More Jobs Medical Technologist Kingman, AZ, United States Job Description Staff Position Description Position Title:

Medical Technologist Position Code:

TechMed-6120

Oracle Code :

TechMed-6120

Department:

Laboratory Services Safety Sensitive:

YES Reports to:

Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor Exempt Status:

NO Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision of providing the region's best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. Performs patient and proficiency testing with related quality control, calibrations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and testing. Key Responsibilities

• Test procedures are correctly executed and performed without errors according to established policy and procedure.

Correlates data (clerical and/or technical) and monitors test results for reasonableness and detects discrepancies. Judges the adequacy of submitted specimens from hard to draw patients (pediatric through geriatric) and reorders specimen if necessary. Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens. Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies; documents all quality control activities, instrument/procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed. Follows the established policies and procedures for remedial action whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance and documents accordingly. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results. Either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the on-site technical leadership. Maintains and completes all required preventive maintenance in accordance with established protocols and within established deadlines. Performs, records, and reviews QC functions within specified time frames before reporting test results. Takes appropriate action in out-of-control situations or when test results are discrepant or unexpected before reporting patient results. Completes routines and STATs within expected time frame. Regularly demonstrates the ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of tests maintaining accuracy along with the flexibility in adjusting schedules in response to STAT orders and fluctuations in patient workload. Takes responsibility for completing all procedures scheduled during the shift without sacrificing the quality of work performed. May occasionally act as on-site supervisor in the absence of other technical leadership and sign off on competencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or other related clinical science field from an accredited institution or equivalent acceptable education as defined by CLIA.

Certification/Licensure:

MLS (ASCP), AMT, AAB or NCA (formerly HEW) required within 1 year of hire.

Preferences Experience:

Minimum of 1 year previous hospital laboratory experience

Special Position Requirements Exposure Categories:

Category I:

Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues Work Requirements

• Frequent walking of about 2-3 miles per day.
• Occasional lifting of 40-50 pounds or less.
• Occasional bending, stooping or reaching.
• Sitting for prolonged periods (40-50% of the time).
• Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors.

Date Staff Position Description Created /

Revised:

09/05/2018; 02/01/2019; 10/22/2019; 3/2/2022; 8/27/2026 Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 3434 Similar Jobs PET/Nuclear Medical Technologist - Sign On Bonus! Kingman, AZ, United States and 1 more Posted on 02/23/2026