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Medical Technologist
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P4 Clinical
Houston, TX (In Person)
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Title:
Medical Technologist Location:
San Antonio, TX Duties:
The medical technologist (MT) under the direction of the supervisor is responsible for providing the highest quality and most efficient service to the patient through the proper use of facilities, supplies, equipment, and resources.Responsibilities:
Follow the organization's policies and procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test results and records. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures. Participate in proficiency testing and follow policies in treating and testing specimens in a manner similar to patient samples. Review and release test results in a sound, objective, manner. Follow federal, state, local and organizational guidelines and polices with regards to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and safety. Adhere to the organization quality assurance program, document all quality control activity, follow policies regarding calibration and maintenance. Properly escalate quality assurance issues appropriately and document all things that need to be followed up appropriately with proper communication and endorsement. Follow the organization's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within established acceptable parameters and fail to meet the quality assurance guidelines. Identify and escalate, appropriately, problems that can affect test performance or timely reporting of results, when corrective actions are needed, and when need to be escalated. Document all corrective actions are taken when test systems deviate from the organization's established quality assurance program. Follow the organization's policies regarding handling of STATs, Critical and Special Handling cases. Answer questions from customers and other laboratory personnel appropriately and in a timely manner. Maintain proper and complete records of all testing performed during the shift. Maintain the proper appearance of the working environment and provide safety monitor during the shift. Make sure all supplies have appropriately received, expiration, and in used (open) dates. Round at the end of the shift to make sure everything is properly documented and acknowledged. Review and assist in the training of new procedures. Attend a departmental meetings and any additional training/educational meetings as assigned, including HIPAA and annual safety training. Be able to participate and assist in preparation for regulatory inspections. Perform other duties as assigned.Education:
Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field. Experience performing manual differential, highly desired. .Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is preferred.Equipment:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience operating the Beckman DxC Chemistry analyzer and Access 2.
Skills Required:
- Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, protocols, and safety measures.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Proficient in using laboratory information systems and other relevant software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.