Medical Technologist, Full-Time WEO Nights
Company: Johnson Regional Medical Center
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Job Summary: Responsible for the processing of
laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the
clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows
laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control
practices in the Laboratory.Demonstrates Competency in the
Following Areas:Ability to function in all areas of the clinical
laboratory: blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology,
serology/immunology, coagulation, urinalysis, venipuncture,
reference and point-of-care testing.Ability to inventory and order
supplies for blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology,
serology/immunology, coagulation, urinalysis, venipuncture,
reference and point-of-care testing.Each Medical Technologist will
be assigned by the Laboratory Manager one or more areas of the
clinical laboratory to function as the lead for that area. Each
Medical Technologist will perform testing, inventory, quality
improvement and quality assurance under the supervision of the
Laboratory Manager.Responsible for performing high-complexity
testing as well as moderate complexity and waived testing.
High-complexity testing consists of: all blood bank testing, all
microbiology testing, manual differentials and manual cell
counts.Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate,
pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.Performs quality
control procedures and instrument checks.Demonstrates knowledge of
expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult
and geriatric patient.Notifies patient care unit and/or physician
of critical lab values.Maintains accurate laboratory records on
procedures performed for statistics and billing.Meets current
documentation standards and policies.Interacts professionally with
the Laboratory Manager, Pathologist and clinical laboratory
staff.Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to
collaborate in patient care and performance improvement
activities.Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.Supports and maintains a culture of
safety and quality.Follows standard precautions at all
times.Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and
correctly.Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products,
instrumentation; remains informed on all current
technologies.Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy,
accrediting organization, state and other regulatory
requirements.Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and
function under stressful situations.Demonstrates the value of team
concept on a consistent basis.Demonstrates proficiency in billing
and coding.Requirements:Professional Requirements:Adheres to dress
code, appearance is neat and cleanCompletes annual educational
requirements.Maintains regulatory requirements.Maintains patient
confidentiality at all times.Reports to work on time and as
scheduled; completes work within designated time.Wears
identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system
correctly.Completes inservices and returns in a timely
fashion.Attends annual review and departmental inservices, as
scheduled.Attends 12 staff meetings annually; or reads and returns
all staff meeting minutes.Represents the organization in a positive
and professional manner.Actively participates in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI)
activities.Complies with all organizational policies regarding
ethical business practices.Communicates the mission, ethics and
goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the
department.Regulatory Requirements:
Keywords: Johnson Regional Medical Center, Fort Smith , Medical Technologist, Full-Time WEO Nights, Other , Clarksville, Arkansas
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