Medical Technologist - Center for Healthy Aging - Roanoke Virginia

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Posted On: 01/25/2025

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:Performs a variety of laboratory procedures in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision. Produces accurate and timely test results appropriate to specific age groups by accepted laboratory standards. Works with and maintains complex laboratory equipment. Responsible for regulatory reporting. Provides quality services in a caring and professional manner and supports hospital and departmental goals.

• Performs and evaluates simple to highly complex laboratory tests on patients of all age groups in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment. Maintains appropriate inventory for area of responsibility.
• Works with others to develop and maintain laboratory procedure manuals and update with new procedures, changes in testing methodologies and equipment. Maintains records on test procedures and instruments, including patient logs, equipment maintenance and personnel training, in accordance with departmental standards.
• Obtains blood by fingerstick and phlebotomy. Observes safety regulations and universal precautions in collection, processing, and disposal of laboratory specimens and waste. Coordinates phlebotomy and specimen processing as appropriate.
• Works with others to develop and maintain Quality Assurance Plan. Adheres to established Carilion proficiency testing program and perform required proficiency testing. Conducts quality control testing and calibration measures according to established standards. Performs and documents quality control before reporting patient results, in accordance to the CCL Quality Management Plan.
• Reports abnormal or critical results to the appropriate personnel and notifies department supervisor of issues.
• Participates in training of nurses, x-ray technicians and resident physicians in basic office laboratory procedures.
• Performs certain clerical duties as necessary; these may include, but are not limited to making appointments in the EMR, answering the phone and compiling data for a monthly statistical report.
• Assists nursing personnel in patient care and transport to/from examination rooms, laboratory, x-ray and waiting area.
• Maintains competency in all areas of responsibility, in part, by reviewing new and revised procedures and policies.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of Carilion, practice and regulatory policies and procedures.What We Require:Education: Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited MT/CLS/MLS program required.Experience: Two years of experience in a physician office lab preferred.Licensure/certification: MT/MLS (ASCP) certification required. AHA BLS-HCP required.Other Minimum Qualifications: Detail-oriented, good interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and electronic medical record (EMR) experience helpful.About CarilionThis is Carilion Clinic ...An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Requisition Number: 150122 Employment Status: Full time Location: Center for Healthy Aging - Tanglewood Shift: Day Shift Details: Mon - FriRecruiter: HAYLEY F OHL Recruiter Email: hcfield@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace. Please see job descriptionPI260439139 More...

      

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