Performs routine medical laboratory procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Responsible for laboratory operations.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree with specialized training in medical technology or related field. Certified as a MT by ASCP, NCA, or State License Board and keep active while employed at CMH Regional Health System.
 Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of clinical experience
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
·      Assists laboratory leadership to maintain inspection readiness
·      Monitors laboratory quality assurance
·      Provides input and feedback to laboratory leadership pertaining to employee performance
·      Assists laboratory leadership with policy/procedure creation and revisions
·      Trains new employees and students
·      Trains current employees on any new testing/instrumentation as applicable
·      Documents and tracks employee competencies on all applicable laboratory testing
·      Maintains specialized knowledge in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology (Blood bank and Transfusion medicine)
·      Performs highly complex testing
·      Able to recognize test abnormalities
·      Performs technical laboratory analysis in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, and immunohematology (Blood bank and Transfusion medicine)
·      Performs calibration, correlation, linearities, verifications and validations per instrument/test specifications
·      Performs work accurately and thoroughly by being meticulous
·      Ensures the distribution of associated test information and results in a manner consistent with department standards, regulatory standards, and turnaround time criteria
·      Ensures the proper functioning of laboratory instrumentation by performing required quality controls, maintenance, documentation and troubleshooting procedures
·      Evaluates specimen quality for testing as deemed appropriate per test method
·      Demonstrates ability to use the laboratory information system(s)
·      Complies with all laboratory policies/procedures
·      Complies with OSHA regulations regarding laboratory safety
·      Complies with all HIPPA regulations
·      Communicates effectively verbally and in writing while client-driven (friendly)
·      Demonstrates personal competency by successful performance of proficiency surveys and department competencies as assigned
·      Exhibits organizational skills that support the operational objectives of the department
·      Maintains knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to all customers
·      Displays positive teamwork and collaboration
·      Works effectively under stressful situations
·      Adapts to change with an open mind, performs other duties as assigned