Medical Technologist
Company: RKA Recruiting LLC
Location: Winnemucca
Posted on: November 21, 2022
Job Description:
Position Purpose:Under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory
Management, the Medical Technologist is accountable for ensuring
that appropriate and timely specimen handling, delivery, specimen
testing, results reporting, and customer service are provided in an
efficient and cost-effective manner in accordance with laboratory
and hospital policies and procedures. -The Medical Technologist is
also responsible for ensuring that all laboratory procedures being
performed in areas of responsibility will comply with all
regulatory, accrediting, and licensure requirements.Humboldt
General Hospital Laboratory is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation,
providing laboratory services to both inpatient and outpatient
populations.Primary Responsibilities:
Microbiology: -includes the
subspecialties of Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Virology and
Parasitology.Core Laboratory 1: includes General and Special
Chemistry, Blood gases, Immunology, and Serology, knowledge of
manual and automation line.Core Laboratory 2: includes Hematology,
Coagulation, Special Coagulation and Urinalysis.Transfusion
Services (Blood Bank): includes Blood Transfusion medicine, and
Blood Utilization and Waste.Phlebotomist: - Venipuncture and skin
puncture. Specimen preparation for reference laboratories.Quality
Management and Quality Control: Directs the collection of data for
studies related to quality improvement; including monitoring of
patient turn-around times (TAT). Manages inspections with oversight
of laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance document
control to meet accreditation standards.Knowledge and
Education:Experience
LIS: Experience with CERNER
Laboratory Information System is favorablePreferred, 5 years of
experiencing working as a Laboratory Technologist at a Critical
Access HospitalEducation
Requires a bachelor's degree in
Medical Technology, or a closely related field according to current
applicable state and federal regulations.License
A current State of Nevada Clinical
Laboratory Technologist license as a General Supervisor is
-required.Shifts: 0700-1530, 1300-2130 Monday - Friday (some
weekends, rotating)Specific Duties andResponsibilities: -1. - - - -
- - - - Performs routine and special laboratorytests. - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2. -
- - - - - - - Recognizes test inconsistencies andtakes appropriate
corrective action. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3. - - - -
- - - - Calls critical test results tophysicians or nurses
immediately and according -to established criteria. - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -4. - - - - - - - - Performs
quality-control tests withindesignated areas and within designated
-guidelines. -Holds patient results until out-of-control situations
are resolved. -Reports an unresolved situation to thelaboratory
manager. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-5. - - - - - - - - Performs preventive maintenance
andtroubleshooting following -department preventive
maintenanceschedules. - Performs and documents all -instrument
checks, preventive maintenance,routine maintenance, problems -and
maintains corrective action log. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -6. - - - - - - - - Helps evaluate new
techniques andprocedures in terms of space and -personnel
requirements, method comparison, costanalysis, and the
-establishment of reference intervals. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7. - - - - - - - - Performs
clerical functions associatedwith the designated laboratory area. -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -8. - - - - - - - - Performs
specimen collection andprocessing duties as needed or assigned -and
according to policiesestablished in the phlebotomy area. - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -9. - - - - - - - Utilizes techniques of
infectioncontrol, including proper hand washing and -observing
standard precautions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -10. - - - - - -
- Keeps work area neat and clean, andrestocks daily supplies. -
Performs -laboratory cleanup as requested. - Assists in inventory
control and supply -requisition. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -11. - - - - - - - Maintains harmonious
relationship andopen line of communication within the -unit and
with other departments,staff, physicians and other support
personnel -providing support and assistance toensure quality
patient care. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-12. - - - - - - - Demonstrates appropriate judgment
innotifying/communicating with physicians. - - - - - - - - - - - -
-13. - - - - - - - Communicates clearly and tactfully withpatients,
their families and other staff -members. - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14. - - - - - - - Demonstrates
technical competencythrough equipment certification, attending
-manufacturers-- - - sponsoredin-services, and additional training
as required. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -15. - - - -
-Satisfactorily completes competencies asrequired/requested to
maintain and -demonstrate current, accurate and
appropriateknowledge when performing -laboratory procedures and/or
management skills. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -16. - - - - Actively participates in the
review ofpolicies and procedures for the laboratory -department on
an annual basis. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -17. - - - - - - - Is
resourceful and calm in emergencies. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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18. - - - - - - - Participates in rotation of stand-bycall and
responds according to department -policies and procedures. - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -19. - - - -
-Maintainsconfidentiality of all patient/resident/staff
information. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -20. - - - -
- - - Performs other related duties asrequested or assigned. - - -
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Keywords: RKA Recruiting LLC, Sparks , Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Winnemucca, Nevada
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