(Archived) Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist (contract)
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Degree: Bachelor’s degree. Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Sciences (NAACLS) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or Educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT)

Certification: BLS by the American Heart Association

Experience: One year of experience

Board Certification: Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT

Duties:

• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, phlebotomy and immunohematology
• Determine the suitability of specimen for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of properties is maintained
• Prepared reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedure and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
• Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary and correlate data to verify results
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports
• Must have completed a minimum of six-month rotation through all sections of a medical laboratory as a Cart of training required to gain certification
• Use various clinical automation systems as required, such as but not limited to the laboratory information system and DMHRSi. Laboratory personnel shall receive training prior to commencing services
• Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all Joint Commission Standards