Medical Technologist

Job Summary: Performs laboratory tests in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, special chemistry, minimal microbiology, transfusion service, and serology according to policy and procedure. Job Responsibilities: 1. Demonstrates specific hematology skills as listed and in accordance with the hematology procedure manual. 2. Demonstrates specific coagulation skills as listed and in accordance with the coagulation procedure manual. 3. Demonstrates specific urinalysis skills as listed and in accordance with the urinalysis procedure manual. 4. Demonstrates specific microbiology skills as listed and in accordance with the procedure manual. 5. Demonstrates specific chemistry skills as listed and in accordance with the chemistry procedure manual. 6. Demonstrates specific blood banking skills as listed and in accordance with the transfusion service procedure manual. 7. Demonstrates specific serology skills as listed and in accordance with the serology procedure manual. 8. Demonstrates other skills and duties as listed and in accordance with other laboratory procedure manuals. Qualifications Service and Quality Standards: 1. Service Is Customer focused Anticipates customer needs Adheres to customer service standards Is Competent, caring and compassionate Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers 2. People Is conversation conscious Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information Is positive in interactions with others Is courteous and respectful Promotes a harassment free environment Inspires the trust of others Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest. 3. Quality Is excellent in patient care and service Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback Is safety conscious Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives Is involved with improvement efforts Supports performance improvement Seeks ways to improve systems and services Shows commitment to improvement efforts Meets mandatory educational requirements 4. Growth Is a loyal ambassador Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision Is active and involved Supports hospital initiatives Champions innovation and supports change Is a positive role model Fosters team cooperation 5. Finance Is a good steward of hospital resources Develops/uses efficient work methods Is cost effective Conserves organizational resources Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent. Certification/Licensure: MT(ASCP) preferred Experience Requirements: Minimum one year hospital laboratory experience preferred. Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood , body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Activity: NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100% Lift/Carry X Push/Pull X Reach Overhead X Climb X Squat/Bend/Kneel X Sit X Stand X Walk/Move About X The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.