medical technologist
Shannon Health
- San Angelo, Texas, United States
- San Angelo, Texas, United States
Über
Performs quality diagnostic laboratory testing on a variety of specimens.
Physical Requirements
- The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
- Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
- Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
- May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
- May have to handle emergency situations.
- May be subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
- May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
- Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
- Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
- Sitting- Occasionally
- Walking- Frequently
- Standing- Frequently
- Bending-Frequently
- Squatting - Occasionally
- Climbing-Occasionally
- Kneeling-Occasionally
- Twisting-Occasionally
- Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
- Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.
Responsibilities
Supervises the Following Positions
Positions: N/A
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
- Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform and analyze a variety of laboratory test/procedures.
- Prepares reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
- Performs test analysis in a timely manner.
- Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments in accordance with established procedures.
- Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
- Adheres to hospital, department, personnel policies, and procedures. Also adheres to laboratory and hospital safety policies and procedures.
- Exhibits computer skills needed for daily operation of the laboratory and hospital information systems,
- Demonstrates professionalism while functioning in the healthcare environment and recognizes the value of continuous professional growth and development.
- Assists in orienting and training new employees and students.
- Contributes to teamwork, quality improvement and productivity of the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Certifications
- Pathway I
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Medical (or Clinical) Laboratory Science
- ASCP Certification Eligible in Medical Technology
- Preferred
- ASCP Certification
- AMT Certification
- Required
- Pathway II
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
- NAACLS Accredited Program in a Medical Lab Science field
- ASCP Certification Eligible
- Preferred
- ASCP Certification
- AMT Certification
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Pathway III
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Medical Laboratory Training from the U.S. Military
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
- Preferred
- ASCP Certification Eligible
- ASCP Certification
- AMT Certification
- Required
- Pathway IV
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
- ASCP Certification Eligible
- ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification
- Required
- Preferred
- One or more years of experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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