Medical Technologist

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Specimen Processing & Testing: - Receives orders and processes specimens according to established laboratory policies and procedures. - Performs moderate and high complexity testing across all areas of the lab. - Receives orders and processes specimens according to established laboratory policies and procedures. - Obtains specimens via venipuncture, swab collection, arterial blood gas collection, and other approved collection methods as needed. - Evaluates specimen integrity and determines sample acceptability; documents and communicates issues appropriately. - Accurately documents, interprets, verifies, and reports results, following all critical value notification procedures. - Performs manual and microscopic procedures, including differentials and body fluid analyses, as needed. Quality Control, Compliance & Safety: - Conducts, evaluates, and documents quality control (QC) results, taking corrective action when QC is out of range. - Performs proficiency testing, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and ensures adherence to CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, OSHA, and all applicable state/federal regulations. - Maintains a safe work env...