(Archived) Microbiology Medical Technologist (MT or MLT)

JOB SUMMARY:

The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) who is responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. The person in this position performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist with assistance of Medical Technologist III Lead.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
• Design and update procedures to promote maximum efficiency/accuracy of testing and reporting.
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Validates new methods.
• Handles CAP surveys.
• Addresses client concerns.
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.

Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Bachelors Degree
• National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Clinical Laboratory Specialist as a Medical Technologist (MT).
• Must hold a valid Tennessee Medical Technologist License.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• One year job-related experience required.