Valley County Health System (VCHS) has an excellent opportunity available for a Medical Technologist (MT) to join our professional and dedicated Laboratory team. This is a full-time position and includes a call rotation.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsibilities of the MT are to perform waived, moderate, and highly complex testing in the clinical laboratory in accordance with the philosophy and goals of VCHS.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current licensure as an MT
- Current laboratory AMT or ASCP certification or its equivalent
- Experience with computers (word, excel, etc.)
- Laboratory experience is preferred.
- Independent problem-solving skills and self-directed work experience
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Perform moderate and highly complex testing on human specimens within lab procedures to obtain information for the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients.
- Obtain specimens for analysis and apply techniques used in the fields of Bacteriology, Hematology, Serology, Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Urinalysis, and Coagulation.
- Evaluate results of testing and record such results in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements to achieve the best quality care.
- Perform required maintenance on all equipment, including maintenance of daily workflow logs, and review documentation of all equipment maintenance procedures.
- Monitor quality control and review equipment needs with the Laboratory Manager.
- Consult with physicians, patients, and other Hospital personnel on laboratory tests and results.
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