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Profile ID: 99 Job Profile Title: Medical Technologist Tier I Job Description Position Summary: As a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician you will provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses.The MT/MLT coordinates a variety of administrative, fiscal, and technical activities to ensure the efficient operation of the clinical laboratory in the performance of tests for the diagnoses and treatment of disease. Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities: None Accountabilities/Essential Job Functions: - Provides laboratory services in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.- Implements departmental policies and procedures consistent with hospital objectives.- Analyzes blood and body fluids by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.- Ensures operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment through calibration and QC; completes preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer's instructions; troubleshoots malfunctions; calls for repairs; maintains equipment inventories; evaluates new equipment and techniques.- Maintains all records, reports, statistics, logs, files, etc. as required.- Collects data, prepares reports, answers correspondence and compiles statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.- Maintains laboratory supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipates needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies.- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.- Addresses complaints about laboratory functions and works with staff to resolve them.- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols; follows identification procedures.- Maintains patient confidentiality.- Attends and participates in administrative and other meetings as required. Participates on committees as required/requested.- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, professional affiliations and independent reading.- Phlebotomy Qualifications Education/Training: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or industry recognized equivalent. Experience: None specific License/Certification: ASCP certified Medical Technologist or NCA certified or equivalent. Skills: Trained on and able to operate all laboratory equipment, concise oral presentation and written communication skills, computer literate. Environmental and Job Hazards: Exposure to communicable diseases, (blood borne pathogens) and toxic substances. Physical and Mental Demands: Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Frequent standing and walking for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs. visual acuity and normal color perception. Shift: 0.2 FTE Saturdays and Sundays 7am -7pmSpecialty Type: Medical LaboratorySub Specialties: Medical Laboratory TechnicianGeneral Certifications: General Certifications(ACLS,BLS/BCLS,PALS,NRP); Laboratory Certifications(HEW,ASCP,AMT,NCA)