locationsKennestone Hospital time typeFull time posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago job requisition idJR-0751
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
OverviewUnder the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director, performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting. The Med Tech II is fully proficient in their area of expertise, and will serve as
a Generalist in all areas of the General Lab and Blood Bank, or as a Key Operator / Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area.
Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing.
Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data.
Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures.
Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data
Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members.
Performs other duties as assigned:
ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilites and Essential Functions
PERFORMS RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Works independently analyzing blood and body fluids for ordered diagnostic tests in General laboratory, Blood Bank, or Microbiology sections Results all tests using good lab technique and adheres to established procedures.
Performs all routine testing in hematology, manual hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, processing, chemistry , manual chemistry, blood bank and microbiology as requested
Performs all lab supplementary tasks for Quality control, chemical safety, logs all required activities to track workload, work in progress, pending logs and amended information.
Effectively communicates all information to appropriate personnel as required by policy and procedure. Participates in shift to shift hand-off communication PERFORMS DUTIES OF SUPERVISORS IN THEIR ABSENCE
Acts as a resource to the Pathologists. Resolves any issues they require.
Fields problem phone calls and resolves issues. Checks the critical logs.
Serves as a technical resource to other techs. Trains techs in new procedures.
Acts as consultants and advisors to the other Supervisors SPECIAL ASSIGNED DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
Performs scheduled Maintenance on a key instrument.
Maintains up-to-date procedure manuals.
Makes sure all daily and weekly maintenance is completed for the instrument.
Maintain reagent logs and logs all new shipment lot numbers in the log.
Maintains QC reports. Checks L-J charts and monitors closely any shifts.
Orders all needed supplies for the area. Keep inventory stocked 2 weeks worth.
Provides training for new employees in the designated section/instrument. Creates documents and regularly completes Performance Improvement Projects.
Performs linearity studies and correlation studies bi-annually for their key instrument.
Evaluates new tests and procedures changes
Performs C.A.P. surveys when assigned, helps to assign surveys to others when needed.
Maintains CAP and The Joint Commission readiness BLOOD BANK DUTIES IF REQUIRED
Participates in a regular bench rotation in the blood bank on evening or night shift as needed.
Run automated blood bank instrument according to established procedures.
Performs stat duties as needed.
Order and supply blood products where needed.
Complete work assignments for the shift.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
QualificationsRequired Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related science, except for HEW. Required
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Technologist with 1 year of Blood Bank experience if applicable. Required and Epic and 3M experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Med Tech ASCP Certification 1.00 Required 1.00 Med Technologist (AMT) 1.00 Required 1.00 Med Technologist (AAB) 1.00 Required 1.00
Additional Licenses and Certifications
Active employees with a MT(AAB) or MT (AMT) working as an MT2 in WellStar as of 9/1/20 will be grandfathered into this position.
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About Wellstar
At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make. As a not-for-profit organization, we have made a generational commitment to transform healthcare for all. We work to ensure every person has access to personalized care that helps them spend more time being a person, rather than a patient. That s what we mean when we say we re more than healthcare we re PeopleCare.
Wellstar is nationally recognized for our inclusive culture, exceptional doctors and team members, and personal, high-quality care. We thoughtfully reinvest in prevention, wellness programs and charity care, and provide access to compassionate, world-class care through our expansive system of 11 hospitals, 329 medical office locations, 11 cancer centers, 91 rehabilitation centers, 35 imaging centers, 20 urgent care locations, five health parks, three hospice facilities and two retirement villages. To learn more about how we care for the communities we serve, visit wellstar.org.
Mission, Vision and Values
- Our Mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
- Our Vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
- Our Values are to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
Coverage at a Glance
When we say we serve the community, we mean it. Wellstar medical centers, health parks, medical offices and other facilities are conveniently located across the state of Georgia.
- 11 hospitals
- 2,729 licensed beds
- 5 health parks
- 20 urgent care locations
- 329+ medical offices
- 11 cancer centers
- 91 rehabilitation centers
- 35 imaging centers
- 3 hospice facilities
- 2 retirement villages
- 9 pediatric centers
- 11 sleep labs
- 7 wound care centers
- 10 counties offering home health services
With more than 1 million patient visits in 2023, the Wellstar Health Parks in East Cobb, Acworth, Avalon, Cherokee and Vinings provided patients with seamless care and convenient access to primary care, specialists, outpatient procedures, pharmacy, urgent care, physical therapy and imaging all at a single location. It s part of our commitment to offer access to quality healthcare at the right time and place for our patients.