Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

29 Sep 2024
Kentucky, Lexington 00000 Lexington USA

Medical Technologist

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OverviewCommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.ResponsibilitiesPerforms a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids in order to expedite the physician’s diagnosis and treatment of his patient. Records and documents this data in the proper areas. The employee shall assist with quality audits in accordance with accrediting agencies. Technical duties will include routine patient testing, complex red cell antibody identification, and preparation of blood components for transfusion. Technical competency and critical thinking are required, as errors could result in serious consequences to patients. Work involves confidential patient diagnosis and test results, requiring the employee to respect the patient’s right to confidentiality. The technologist shall have good communication skills and interact pleasantly and professionally with all co-workers, medical staff, patients, visitors and others. The employee shall actively support the policies of the Laboratory and organization.Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Direct observations of routine patient test performance, including, as applicable, patient identification and preparation; and specimen collection, handling, processing and testing

Monitoring the recording and reporting of test results, including, as applicable, reporting critical results

Review of intermediate test results or worksheets, quality control records, proficiency testing results, and preventive maintenance records

Direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks

Assessment of test performance through testing previously analyzed specimens, internal blind testing samples or external proficiency testing samples

Evaluation of problem-solving skills

Performs quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of test results.

Analyzes patient samples according to approved standards of testing.

Maintains equipment to ensure accurate, consistent results in the performance of tests.

Provides teaching and education to clinical laboratory scientist students and other laboratory personnel.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Collects and processes laboratory specimens.

Follow standards of safety dictated by the laboratory, the hospital and regulatory agencies.

Contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory.

Participates in continuing education programs for the upgrade of educational experience.

Other job duties as assigned by management.

QualificationsRequired Education

Appropriate Bachelors' degree required to meet CLIA rules

Required Licensure and Certifications

MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT (HEW), qualified as a technologist under CLIA rules, or equivalent. Individuals who are newly certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience in laboratory medicine

Connect With Us!Not ready to apply, or can't find a relevant opportunity?to learn more about a career at CommonSpirit Health and experience #humankindness.Equal OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances .If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request . We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.Requisition ID 2020-131251Employment Type Full TimeDepartment Clinical Laboratory ServicesHours Per Pay Period 80Facility CHI Saint Joseph HospitalShift DayStandard Hours 1st ShiftWork Schedule 8 HourLocation KY-LEXINGTON

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  • ID
    JC4921917
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  • Full-time
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  • Hiring Company
    CommonSpirit Health
  • Date
    2020-09-29
  • Deadline
    2020-11-27
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