Overview
Medical Technologist, General Laboratory
PRN/OCC, Hours and Shifts vary
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
General Laboratory:
Parkwest Medical Center Laboratory mission is to provide accurate test results for all customers in a minimum amount of time while maintaining safe practices. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week with a procedure volume of greater than 800,000 tests annually. Parkwest laboratory services include: immunohematology, routine and special chemistry, therapeutic drug testing, drugs-of-abuse testing, serology, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, microbiology, parasitology, mycobacterium, and molecular testing. Pathology services are provided by contract. Laboratory staffing is comprised of the following: Laboratory Assistants, Technical Specialists, Medical Technologist/Technicians, Point of Care Coordinator, Supervisor of Support Services, and Pathologist. The laboratory is located on the 1st floor of the Montvue Building and connected to all nursing units and ancillary departments via pneumatic tube system. Our outpatient phlebotomy station is located in the main lobby of the Riverstone tower in the Outpatient Center.
Position Summary:
The Medical Technologist performs high complexity, routine and specialized clinical Lab tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians. The Medical Technologist is expected to use independent judgment to give the physician information to diagnose and treat illness. In addition, the MT is expected to consult with the physician about test results as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform high complexity tests as appropriate for testing department and shift.
- Follow the Laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
- Document all corrective actions taken when the test process deviates from the Laboratory’s established performance specifications.
- Perform proficiency testing samples and maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
- Adhere to Laboratory’s quality control policies; document all control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
- Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; either correct the problem or notify the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Manager if the problem cannot be resolved.
- Assist in orientation, instruction, and evaluation of students and new employees to the department.
- Prepare various reagents and supplies according to precise formulas as needed.
- Utilize the LIS in patient accessioning and resulting; monitor incomplete and collection lists.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Laboratory equipment and instruments, as specified.
- Check Communication boards at least weekly.
- Plan work to ensure maximum productivity with a minimum amount of ‘carry over’ work.
- Act as a resource person for phlebotomy, if trained appropriately, including outpatients.
- Review abnormal patient reports daily; normal reports weekly.
- Maintain and disinfect work area.
- Assist with coverage of the pneumatic tube system, processing, and distributing specimens.
- Handle biohazard wastes according to policy.
- Assist in evaluation and validation of testing systems.
- Perform any job-related duties assigned.
- Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards. Complete required education assignments annually.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
None.
Licensure Requirement:
Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist.
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