Medical Technologist I at Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority – Altus, Oklahoma

Job Type: Per-diem

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of a Lab Supervisor, the MT/CLS performs all laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Proficient and efficient at venipuncture and arterial punctures.
• Assists section supervisor in daily operation of assigned section.
• Able to solve most problems and handle difficult situations appropriately with little or no supervision.
• Has written and oral communicative abilities adequate to comprehend technical materials and communicate with medical professionals.
• Practices clinical lab science in the following specialties; i.e. responsible for examination of materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition. This includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of such examinations:
• Chemistry & Special Chemistry
• Hematology
• Urinalysis
• Coagulation
• Blood bank
• Microbiology
• Serology
• Performs appropriate instrument checks, and maintenance as required.
• Properly operates any lab instrument and able to perform any required procedure. Must be able to use independent judgement and knowledge to perform related tasks.
• Must possess sufficient academic, technical, clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems that arise or special projects assigned by a section supervisor, Asst. Director, or Director.
• Able to oversee the work of dependent practitioners (technicians, assistants, Phlebotomist, and trainees).
• Understands and responds appropriately to STAT, Urgent, and Timed tests.
• Maintains all records necessary in all departments.
• Able to perform well in all areas of lab during Meditech downtime scenarios.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• At all times, takes care not to compromise patient care with excessive rejections, recollections, or delays.
• Utilizes judgement in including appropriate disclaimer statements in the report indicating the potential compromised nature of the result and reason.
• Able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and either corrects problem or immediately notifies the section supervisor or lab management.

Professional Requirements

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Attends mandatory meetings; attends and/or reads minutes of other scheduled meetings.
• Supports the Mission and goals of JCMH and department for quality patient care.
• Respects patient confidentiality and uses discretion in discussion of patient information.
• Recognizes when others are in need of assistance and consistently offers to help when own workload permits or finds someone who can. Assists Managers/Supervisors with scheduling/workload needs.
• Demonstrates courteous behavior and telephone etiquette through polite and respectful communication with all patients, guests, and co-workers.
• Follows hospital and departmental requirements for infection control and safety.
• Demonstrates evidence of maintaining professional knowledge and skills (competency).
• Demonstrates initiative in all areas.

Regulatory and Education Requirements:

• MT (ASCP) or equivalent registry eligible preferred.

Experience:

• Prefer 1-year experience, but will consider new graduates as registry eligible (with registry completion within 1 year).

Skills:

• Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level.
• Able to operate Lab Instrumentation with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Near visual & hearing acuity required to perform essential duties of position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A

(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)

1 Standing/Walking .................................................. X

2 Sitting........................................................................... X

3 Twisting ...................................................................... X

4 Lifting/Carrying ...................................................... X

5 Pushing/Pulling....................................................... X

6 Climbing (ascending/descending

ladders/stairs) ......................................................... X

7 Bending/Stooping .................................................. X

8 Using arm muscles frequently or for

extended periods .................................................... X

9 Using leg muscles frequently or for

extended periods .................................................... X

10 Using back muscles frequently or for

extended periods .................................................... X

11 Potential for wound care or invasive

procedures ................................................................. X

HOW OFTEN ARE THESE WEIGHTS LIFTED OR CARRIED?

FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A

(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)

2 – 10 Pounds ......................................................... X

11 – 20 Pounds ........................................................ X

21 – 30 Pounds ........................................................ X

31 – 40 Pounds ........................................................ X

41 – 50 Pounds ........................................................ X

50 Pounds or more................................................ X

DOES THE JOB REQUIRE?

FREQUENTLY USUALLY OCCASIONALLY INFREQUENTLY N/A

(at least 50%) (25 –) (10 – 24%) (10%)

Working in hot, cold or wet surroundings... X

Working outdoors................................................... X

Working with or near chemicals ...................... X

Working near radiation sources....................... X

Working near fumes .............................................. X

Working with hazardous waste materials ... X

Operating vehicles or machinery..................... X

Using hand tools or power tools....................... X

Wearing protective clothing and

equipment.................................................................. X