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Med Tech - Microbiology - Mercy Medical Center FT 1.0 (Days) 1/3 wknd - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Moines, IA Des Moines, Iowa |
About this job
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs tests and procedures in assigned sections, including those which require exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimum supervision. Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, following established guidelines and predetermined criteria. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
* Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.
* Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives. Utilizes LEAN principles/productivity standards.
* Performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
* Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records.
* Performs new instrument or procedure implementation and training.
* Maintains supply inventories.
* Trains new employees and acts as a preceptor for medical laboratory science students.
* Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
* Serves on hospital and laboratory committees as requested by supervisor/manager.
* Performs supervisory functions as delegated by supervisor/manager.
* Acts as technical resource for the client services and specimen processing areas.
* Provides assistance to other laboratory team members.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in Chemistry, Biology or related field.
* One-year clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program or approved alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements.
* Certification in one of the following:
o Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
o Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
o Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Association of Bio-analysts (AAB).
* A person may be hired into this position if he/she has completed the educational requirements and is eligible for the certification exam. The exam must be successfully completed within six (6) months of hire.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
* Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
* Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
* Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
* Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
* Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
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Performs tests and procedures in assigned sections, including those which require exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimum supervision. Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, following established guidelines and predetermined criteria. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
* Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.
* Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives. Utilizes LEAN principles/productivity standards.
* Performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
* Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records.
* Performs new instrument or procedure implementation and training.
* Maintains supply inventories.
* Trains new employees and acts as a preceptor for medical laboratory science students.
* Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
* Serves on hospital and laboratory committees as requested by supervisor/manager.
* Performs supervisory functions as delegated by supervisor/manager.
* Acts as technical resource for the client services and specimen processing areas.
* Provides assistance to other laboratory team members.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in Chemistry, Biology or related field.
* One-year clinical internship in a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited clinical laboratory science program or approved alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements.
* Certification in one of the following:
o Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
o Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
o Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Association of Bio-analysts (AAB).
* A person may be hired into this position if he/she has completed the educational requirements and is eligible for the certification exam. The exam must be successfully completed within six (6) months of hire.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
* Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
* Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
* Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
* Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
* Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
cbchi
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