Medical Technologist -Microbiology/Molecular (Evenings)

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the general direction of the Technical Supervisor, provides ancillary support for clinical activities by performance and appropriate interpretation of moderate and high complexity clinical laboratory tests as defined under CLIA ‘88.

Position: Medical Technologist

Department: Microbiology/Molecular

Schedule: Full Time, Evenings

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

1. After specialized training and required experience, performs moderate and high complexity tests and interprets them.
2. Acts as a resource and interprets tests for laboratory users in a manner consistent with level of training and knowledge.
3. Reviews testing and/or procedures performed by other staff to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies as required when deemed qualified to do so by the section supervisor.
4. Prioritizes STAT and routine samples.
5. Ensures accurate specimen identification and specimen labeling consistent with section and departmental standard operating procedure.
6. Ensures appropriateness of sample for requested testing, obtains approval for testing which deviates from standard operating procedure and follows up with notification to patient care unit and documentation in LIS.
7. Ensures sample testing is performed within the defined time periods for each test type based on specimen viability as outlined in departmental and section specific policies and procedures.
8. Initiates appropriate action and documents steps taken to resolve mislabeled/unlabeled or inappropriate specimens in a manner consistent with Departmental Policies and Procedures.
9. Informs/alerts other laboratory sections about patient identification or medical record number problems, and special specimen requirements.
10. Ensures that prepared samples are stored according to standard operating procedure (e.g. refrigerated, frozen, incubated).
11. Ensures aliquotting and processing of specimens is performed within established time limits for each test.
12. Accessions for all required tests according to standard operating procedure as needed.
13. Performs instrument and equipment maintenance as defined by each section's policy and procedures.
14. Recognizes instrument, equipment or methodology problems and/or discrepancies and brings them, with documentation, to Assistant Supervisor or Manager’s attention in a timely manner.
15. Performs QC procedures and assesses Quality Control data according to section policy and procedures.
16. Recognizes technical and non-technical problems/discrepancies in laboratory operations and brings these problems/discrepancies to Assistant Supervisor or Manager’s attention.
17. Performs analytic testing and assesses the validity of their results according to departmental and section policy and procedures.
18. Maintains and provides clear, concise, accurate and legible records of test performance.
19. Reviews patient results, recognizes problems and/or discrepancies, and investigates and performs additional testing to resolve problematic patient test results.
20. Transcribes results/information with accuracy into LIS system per LIS policy, including for critical alert values, corrected reports, cancellations and/or other required documentation.
21. Notifies appropriate person of all Critical Alert Values and required call back of results according to department/section procedures.
22. Maintains proficiency for all designated LIS functions as outlined in section specific policies and procedures.
23. Provides proper documentation of receipt, quality control performance and implementation of reagents/lots/materials.
24. Ensures adequate Blood inventories are maintained according to standard operating procedure consistent with level of training and experience (Blood Bank only).
25. Ensures all work is completed by end of shift and/or accounted for at shift change hand-off according to section policy.
26. Assists other laboratory sections as needed when directed by supervisory staff members, including cross-training where required.
27. Participates in Quality Assurance /Quality Improvement activities according to Department policies and procedures.
28. Maintains active participation in completing initial, semi-annual and annual competency documentation as outlined in section policies and procedures.
29. Maintains self-documentation on continuing education form of departmental level requirement per fiscal year.
30. Attends all scheduled staff meetings or, if unable, accepts responsibility for reading staff communications.
31. Supports education of Medical Technology students, Pathology residents, new staff existing staff and others through participation in teaching activities.
32. Participates in all Sectional or Departmental committees or task forces as requested by manager.
33. Communicates via telephone and other methods according to professional courtesy standards and departmental policy.
34. Works cooperatively with other laboratory staff members and takes initiative to determine where assistance is needed.
35. Reports within shift all incidents, safety hazards or accidents to appropriate personnel according to Departmental Safety Policy.
36. Completes mandatory safety education sessions per BMC and Departmental policy to stay informed of changes in safety standards and/or practices regarding safety issues.
37. Abides by HIPPA policies and respects patient and employee confidentiality.
38. Keeps equipment and work area neat, orderly and well stocked; puts supplies away when received.
39. Upon successful completion of training and competency, performs assignments with a minimum of direction.
40. Maintains open communication with section leadership, including Assistant Supervisors, Managers and Medical Directors.
41. Restocks work station after each shift and assesses the inventory as required by section.
42. Adheres to Boston Medical Center’s values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the institution’s mission of exceptional care without exception.
43. Follows established Hospital and Laboratory Infection Control and Safety procedures.
44. Follows BMC and Departmental Dress Code policy, including appropriate PPE.
45. Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS

EDUCATION:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science which includes successful completion of a supervised course of clinical internship in an approved hospital laboratory, or a Bachelor’s degree in an applied science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Certification by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent agency as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or specialty certification is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• For those with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, must have two years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• If the Bachelor’s Degree is in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science, then must have one year experience in clinical laboratory.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Requires the knowledge of clinical laboratory science and standards necessary to perform high complexity testing as defined by CLIA.
• Requires the analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing as defined under CLIA 88.
• Requires the ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Requires the manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system.
• Requires English verbal and written language skills sufficient to exchange information with physicians, interact with other technologists and so forth.

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