Laboratory-Medical Technologist/FT

Job Name

Medical Technologist

Department

Laboratory

Location

Garrison

Job Title

Purpose of Job

The Medical Technologist must demonstrate competency and would perform moderately complex or highly complex testing as defined by the State of Tennessee or by the National Certification body of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) or the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) as tests demanding some degree of independent judgment and interpretation under the direct supervisor of Laboratory Supervisor.

Job Description

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, Laboratory Department, seeks a Medical Technologist To provide quality service to medical providers in a customer-service oriented environment.  The position involves performing various technical duties for routine patient visits. As clinical personnel in a team environment the position requires effective communication skills for a cooperative office.  The employee will be required at times to perform under stressful conditions successfully meeting the demands of a large patient body, as well as physicians, in cooperation with receptionists. As an employee, and representative of the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, the position requires professionalism in every interpersonal encounter ensuring the values of the organization a commitment to quality customer service. There are no supervisory responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, spinal fluids, and gastric juices
• Correct understanding of the EMR/QUEST/ LIS system
• Properly prepares specimens for shipment to reference laboratories.
• Understands and abides by all clinic and department safety procedures and infection control guidelines; knows location and use of OSHA and MSDS material.
• Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
• Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job duties.
• Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Compliant with HIPPA policies and procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Reports to Laboratory Supervisor.

Skills and Expertise

• Ability to use complex medical equipment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, ability to be flexible
• Ability to utilize computer systems for the purpose of completing assigned tasks
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Skills in communicating effectively with co-workers, providers, and patients
• Skill in effectively role modeling appropriate behavior
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, providers, and co-workers
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments and meet deadlines as required
• At least 1 year of experience as an Medical Technologist.

Physical/ Mental Demands

• Varied activities including sitting, walking, bending, reaching, lifting and stooping.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Stress with multiple responsibilities.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Reports Medical Laboratory Supervisor, and then the Laboratory Manager
• Daily contact with physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and office staff regarding scheduling tests, providing test results, test procedures, and laboratory test interpretations.
• The incumbent has contact with uncooperative or abusive patients and handles hazardous chemicals and potentially hazardous infectious bodily fluids. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.  Frequent standing and walking required for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) or medical laboratory license.

Department Standards

All representatives of the Laboratory Department are expected to:

• Promote an image of professionalism
• Perform all duties asked of them in a timely and efficient manner
• Focus primarily on providing excellent customer service

MMC Vision, Mission, and Values

Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.

Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.

Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.

• A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system
• Responsive to patient and community needs
• Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care
• Professional, ethical and socially responsible
• Team-oriented management and leadership
• A positive, open and responsive work setting