Medical Technologist
Req #: | 179196 |
Department: | UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - LABORATORY |
Job Location Detail: | UW Medical Center- NORTHWEST CAMPUS |
Posting Date: | 07/02/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $31.33 - $45.55 Per Hour |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | Night Shift |
UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME, NIGHT SHIFT, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Testing, includes but is not limited to:
•Performs routine and complex technical procedures on biological specimens.
•Performs tests accurately, promptly, and efficiently. Follows lab polices and procedures. Maintains cost-effective levels of supplies and reagents.
•Uses computer systems (LIS, network, etc) effectively. Enters results of the analyses into the computer for storage and reporting.
•Operates, calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment used in testing.
•Follows safety procedures.
•Recognizes and, if so assigned, corrects errors. Documents corrective action.
•Works independently and uses independent judgment, under general direction by the supervisor.
•Demonstrates knowledge of expected values, disease states, physiological conditions, interfering substances, specimen quality problems, and interdependency of tests. Uses this knowledge to interpret and confirm results, and to identify and resolve problems.
•As assigned, may check and approve the work of other technologists, technicians or lab assistants.
2.Quality Control, includes but is not limited to:
•Utilizes quality control criteria to ensure validity before reports are issued.
•Performs all quality procedures as required, such as proficiency testing, temperature control, reagent control, equipment calibrations and function verification tests. Dates and initials controls, calibrators, reagents and test kits when opened, put in use, or reconstituted.
•Completes appropriate QC documentation and records necessary for CAP and Joint Commission accreditation and CLIA licensure.
•May assist laboratory management in preparation for inspections.
•As assigned, may assist with establishing and monitoring quality control programs. Identifies questionable data and notifies supervisor immediately.
3.Problem-solving & troubleshooting, includes but is not limited to:
•Proficiently remedies basic, intermediate, and complex instrument and procedural problems.
•Assists other MTs, technicians and lab assistants with problem-solving.
•Identifies causes of problems (technical and procedural as well as physiological), evaluates alternatives and determines solutions; if so assigned, implements identified solutions.
•Recognizes problems and contacts equipment vendor and supervisor in a timely manner.
4.Research & Development, includes but is not limited to:
•Develops new procedures; evaluates and modifies existing procedures.
•Collects and analyzes data; performs statistical analysis.
5.Phlebotomy, includes but is not limited to:
•If so assigned, performs phlebotomy and/or arterial punctures.
•All technologists performing phlebotomy as assigned must have a current MA certification
6.Training and leadership, includes but is not limited to:
•Trains new employees (demonstrates bench techniques for routine and complex procedures).
•Assists with training students completing their formal clinical internships. This includes delivering theoretical information as well as bench techniques. May assist with developing and evaluating the teaching/learning program.
•If so assigned, directs the work of lab assistants and technicians, acts as a resource, and provides input to the supervisor and staff.
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