Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist FT

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

FT 4.0 4.0

out of 5 stars 1120 North Melvin Street, Gibson City, IL 60936 $30

• $49 an hour
• Full-time

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL 35

reviews $30

• $49 an hour
• Full-time

JOB TITLE

SENIOR

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST DEPARTMENT

LABORATORY

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Senior Medical Technologist, under general supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, supervises day-to-day operations of the laboratory. The Senior Medical Technologist is able to perform all laboratory test procedures and is expected to fill in as a bench tech when needed. The Senior Medical Technologist is responsible for new employee orientation.

GIBSONAREAHOSPITAL& HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Provides laboratory services appropriate for the age of the patient, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 2. Performs laboratory test procedures in all laboratory departments including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, microbiology, serology and urinalysis. 3. Is responsible for the laboratory quality control program. 4. Performs instrument preventive maintenance procedures and performance checks in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and laboratory policy 5. Supervises new employee laboratory department orientation. 6. Completes annual competency verification for laboratory employees. 7. Works as a medical technologist bench tech when needed. 8. Is responsible for laboratory operations in the absence of Director of Laboratory Services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. 2. Physical strength to perform the following lifting demands: . Floor to waist

• 40 pounds 14" to waist
• 50 pounds Waist to shoulder
• 30 pounds Shoulder to overhead
• 10 pounds Carry 30 pounds for 30 feet 3. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry equipment, supplies, etc. 4. Must be able to move intermittently, walking, standing, and bending, throughout an 8-10 hour day. Aptitudes 1. Intelligence
• Ability to understand instructions, reason, and make judgments. 2. Emotional
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress associated with fast paced physical activity, demands of patients and their families, and maintaining an effective working relationship with peers, physicians, and other health care workers. 3. Verbal
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner. Ability to understand the meaning of words and ideas associated with them. 4. Motor Coordination
• Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed; to skillfully manage multiple pieces of equipment, tubs, tourniquets, and needles.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Director of Laboratory Services

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 1.

Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent education and experience preferred. Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology or completion of advanced laboratory technology military training. 2. ASCP, AMT, or CLS certification preferred. 3. Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level (2 years).

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category I

• Maximal Risk
• This job usually involves contact with patient or patient specimens.

Exposure to blood, body fluids and tissue is possible. The Hepatitis Bvaccineshall be made available.

WORKING CONDITIONS 1.

Works in a well-lighted, well-ventilated area. 2. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. 3. Is subject to frequent interruptions that cause distraction and stress. 4. Is subject to hazardous working conditions that include working with potentially infectious blood and body fluids, hazardous chemicals, and infectious waste. 5. Works beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.