Medical Technologist I

FTMC
Norwalk, Ohio
Full Time

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Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus offered plus benefits!
Hours of Work- FULL TIME: 2ND SHIFT (2 PM- 10:30 PM)
Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!
Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area's 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
a. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
b. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
c. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
d. Accurately performs test as requested on specimens received, ensuring correct patient encounter is used and appropriate procedure is performed.
e. Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results.
f. Accurately performs testing on all Proficiency Testing specimens, adhering to policies and procedures relating to Proficiency Testing.
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
a. Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
b. Reports results for stats, abmornals, critical values, and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy.
c. Documents special handling required for test results that meet outlying (established) criteria.
d. Makes conscientious effort to ensure turnaround times that meet Chest Pain and Stroke Accreditation standards.
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Medical Technologist II or Director/Supervisor.
a. Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure and at appropriate timeframes.
b. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
c. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure (i.e. accurately in the LIS or on worksheets).
d. Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results/trends.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
a. Performs maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment.
b. Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.
c. Documents calibration of equipment.
d. Maintains appropriate supplies for work being performed, and will communicate the need for additional supplies/reagents/stock as appropriate.
e. Records daily temperatures (refrigerators, freezers, room temp, etc.) and utilizes Emanate monitoring system properly documenting according to procedure.
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur. Follows chain of command if unable to solve the problem.
a. Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures.
b. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.
c. Documents steps taken durning the troubleshooting process.
Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
a. Will wear lab coats, gloves, and protective devices as required when handling specimens.
b. Will follow safety policies when using chemicals.
c. Will report any safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
d. Will use protective barrier equipment as required.
e. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
f. Will properly dispose of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
g. Performs proper hand hygiene, before and after contact with patients, following glove removal and prior to leaving the department.
h. Cell phones and electronic devices are stored in the employee's locker and not out in the working/testing areas.
Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.
a. Accurately performs venipuncture procedures when requested or workload demands require doing so.
b. Accurately performs heelstick or fingerstick procedures when requested or workloand demands require doing so.
c. Performs proper hand hygiene (i.e. soap and water, or hand sanitizer) before and after patient contact.
d. Accurately identifies the inpatient and the outpatient according to written policy.
e. Uses handheld device to scan wristband, print labels, and scan labeled specimens in to the system at the patient's bedside/chairside.
f. Orders are checked to the printed specimen labels to ensure all tests are ordered and correct.
g. Labels all specimen tubes following established procedure: LIS barcode label, date and time of draw. and collector initials.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
a. Completes Education Day, required in-services, required readings, and other competency requirements in a timely manner.
b. Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
c. Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.
d. Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
a. Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the supervisor and peers.
b. Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input.
c. Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
d. Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
e. Conducts all work activities with respect for the rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.
f. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.
g. Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification, as required by the position, department, and policy.
h. Continuously displays a "can do" attitude within the department and across departmental lines to contribute to the overall customer service program in place.
i. Using department-specific scripting/AIDET, will answer any ringing telephone within three rings, and greet all patients/customers/employees appropriately.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
a. Actively participates in ongoing quality assurance projects.
b. Leads and/or contributes to lean process improvement in the Laboratory.
c. Promotes The Fisher-Titus Way philosophy: Quality, Perfection of Care, Exceeding Expectations, Delivering Value.
d. Actively participates in the daily Team Huddle and staff meetings.
e. Will do shift change by giving report, review and sign pending logs with oncoming shift.
f. Assists with drop-offs, send-outs, Lab Misc, and answering pneumatic tube in accessioning/processing areas
g. Utilizes automated system to communicate inter and intra departmentally, as appropriate.
h. Utilizes communication boards within departments to communicate issues, updates, breaks etc.
i. Will access and respond to email messages in a timely manner.
j. Utilizes computers and internet access appropriately.
k. Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by the supervisor.
l. Follows policy regarding 15 minute break and 30 minute lunch/dinner time.
Maintains work area
a. Performs daily cleaning of work area.
b. Ensures that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies supervisors when supplies are below established levels.
Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees, and properly completes training checklists to ensure new employee competence.