Medical Technologist/MLT
Company: Mount Carmel Health System
Location: Canal Winchester
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:In
accordance with the mission of Diley Ridge Medical Center, performs
routine and STAT laboratory analysis on blood and body fluids,
while ensuring accuracy, timeliness and efficiency; has knowledge
of report results, reviews, & reports results with proper follow
up; maintains all applicable equipment; completes all documentation
and record keeping requirements; assists Patient Care staff with
Phlebotomy. Performs testing utilizing both Laboratory analyzers
and Point of Care Devices. This position is expected to provide
coverage with other lab locations within the Mount Carmel Health
System as needed.
--- Functioning in the spirit of teamwork and cooperation,
responsible and accountable for the delivery of care and services
to patients served within the Medical Center campus, this may
include acceptance of duties, responsibilities and / or special
projects not specified within this .Education: Bachelor's degree in
Medical Technology or related field preferred.--- Licensure /
Certification: American Society of Clinical Pathologists, or
equivalent certificationpreferred.--- Experience: Minimum of one
year experience which includes all areas of the laboratory
preferred.--- Effective communication skills and decision making
skills.--- Ability to work under stress and respond to change.---
Ability to perform professional responsibilities with minimal
supervision and/or independently.--- Possess a high degree of
motivation, organizational ability, and the ability to respond to
achanging environment.--- Flexibility in schedule, with ability to
cover different shifts, weekends, and holidays.--- Possess a high
degree of professionalism and is able to establish & maintain a
good relationshipwith patients, co-workers & physicians.Job
RelationshipsReports to:Laboratory SupervisorSupervises:--- N /
AJob ResponsibilitiesEssential Responsibilities:--- Service
Excellence:--- Exhibits the Service Excellence Behavior Standards,
role modeling excellence for all to see.For example: demonstrates
friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a
professional environment and provides first class service.---
Clinical Practice:--- Performs all clinical testing, accurately,
timely & efficiently (laboratory & point of care).--- Reviews and
validates test results and follows up with appropriate action.---
Records & reports test results.--- Maintains instrumentation by
performing calibrations, maintenance, QC & trouble shooting.---
Operates all laboratory equipment.--- Performs non-technical tasks
and indirect patient care activities as required by the
situation.(i.e.) -Assisting with transport, outpatient/inpatient
specimen collection, delivery of blood & bloodproducts.--- Responds
appropriately to emergency situations, such as code blue and
emergency operationsplan etc.--- Communication:--- Communicates
pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the
patient care team.--- Maintains positive interpersonal
relationships with facility personnel, medical staff, patients
&the community.--- Answers phones promptly and deals with all
calls courteously and efficiently.--- Collaboration:--- Confers
with Registered Nurses and Physicians relative to testing
availability, specimen collection and patient preparation.---
Education:--- Provides patient & family education relative to
phlebotomy & expectations related to process.--- Safe Practice:---
Maintains regulatory compliance.--- Performs routine scheduled and
specialized maintenance of laboratory equipment.--- Manages an
efficient workstation, keeps area clean and stocked with
supplies.--- Follows established guidelines for Risk Management and
Organizational Integrity programs andapplicable regulatory
requirements.--- Follows testing guidelines, as outlined in policy
& procedure manual.--- Practices in accordance with Infection
Control guidelines and within the guidelines for anenvironmental
exposure, as outlined in the MSDS.--- Practices positive patient
identification.--- Documentation:--- Completes all internal &
external documentation required by policies, procedures &
regulatoryguidelines.--- Performance Improvement:--- In conjunction
with Leadership, develops, monitors & reports quality indicators
for laboratory,focusing on turn-around time, patient outcomes,
regulatory compliance & risk management,customer service, and
continuous quality and process improvement.--- Participates in
performance improvement process teams.--- Active participation in
the site safety team.--- Ensure accuracy in patient charging;
responsible for charge error correction.--- Computer Skills:---
Utilizes computer systems appropriate to area effectively.---
Utilizes internet and intranet appropriately.--- Utilizes Microsoft
Word, Outlook and Excel--- Initiative:--- Demonstrates strong
organizational skills and is able to multi-task.--- Able to
recognize a problem following prescribed strategies and make
necessary corrections, inthe absence of decision rules, will act to
determine a final decision.--- Teaches laboratory procedures to
other Technologists. Participates in student instruction
andexperiences when requested.--- Responsible for coordinating &
monitoring the workflow of the laboratory to achieveperformance
measures.--- Maintains a responsible attitude toward individual
performance in accordance with approvedpolicies & procedures.---
Responsible for the meeting individual education and training
requirements.--- Responsible to facilitate improvement in patient
care services, staff / physician relationships andthe working
climate.--- Responsible / accountable for professional development,
maintaining licensure andcompetency.--- Attends departmental
meetings as required.--- Assists in maintenance of departmental
compliance with continuous regulatory readiness.Other Job
Responsibilities:--- Responsible for compliance with Organizational
Integrity through raising questions and promptlyreporting actual or
potential wrongdoing.--- Participates in and coordinates with
organizational process to collect and evaluate informationabout
hazards and safety practices that are used to identify safety
management issues. Adheresto established policies and procedures,
which may include wearing of personal protectiveequipment.---
Participates in and fosters a performance improvement approach that
includes bothintradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.---
Orders supplies, maintaining department inventory.--- Assists in
the orientation & training of new colleagues.--- Exhibits a
customer service and community focus.--- Fosters a climate that
will assist Diley Ridge Medical Center to fulfill its mission.---
Accepts other responsibilities as assigned.Our Commitment to
Diversity and Inclusion -Trinity Health is one of the largest
not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on
the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate
diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues
have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents.
Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive
workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those
we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected
veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Keywords: Mount Carmel Health System, Columbus , Medical Technologist/MLT, Healthcare , Canal Winchester, Ohio
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