Medical Technologist
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Description: Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories is in need of Medical Technologist right now, this occupation will be ordered in Tennessee. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Within the standards of the laboratory, the Medical technologist performs the T-Spot test. Assures quality
of the results and communicates relevance of results to other h! ealth care professionals.
Responsibilities:
Performs the T-Spot diagnostic laboratory test according to laboratory procedures
Judges whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action
internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines. Records results of
tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation.
Performs regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of
equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and
repair.
Participates in department continuing education including training program expanding scope of
knowledge.
Trains and teaches laboratory personnel and other clinical staff. Contributes to department
continuing education. May observe, guide, verify and check documentation of
less experienced lab personnel.
Assists in the supervision of coâ€'workers and acts as a lead as ne! eded. Contributes to
efficient workflow by taking initiati! ve and filling in as needed. May assist in
schedule preparation.
Performs a variety of special projects or additional work as needed/assigned including participating
in new test development and evaluation. Drafts procedures/protocols as directed.
Verifies results and reviews fax and print queue’s for final distribution of reports
Receives specimens delivered by FedEx and other courier service personnel. Opens packages, removes contents and
dismantles packages.
Enters sample collection information and patient demographic information into the Orchard
Harvest LIS. Stamps requisitions with date of receipt.
Contacts customers via telephone to resolve problems associated with samples received for the
T-SPOT. TB test.
Keeps work area neat and tidy.
Prints accession labels; prepares racks with labeled conical centrifuge and Leucosep tubes
Performs inventory and restocks laboratory supplies!
Prepares and labels reagents when first opened.
Fills Leucosep ® tubes with Ficoll Paque Plus according to established laboratory procedures.
Participates in laboratory staff meetings
Scans laboratory requisitions into the Orchard Harvest LIS.
Work requires the analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply
professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the
information and data in order to solve problems OR design relatively complex
systems and programs.
Work requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide
empathy in difficult interpersonal situations.
Qualifications:
Medical
Technologists must meet one of the following education and training
requirements:
A baccalaureate degree in Medical
Technology or in one of the biological, chemical or physical sciences AND
complet! ion of a medical laboratory technologist training program.
A baccal! aureate degree, MLT/CLT
certification, 3 years of full time clinical laboratory work experience and
completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a laboratory
science education program.
A baccalaureate degree,
completion of the 50 week military laboratory training program, 3 years of full
time clinical laboratory work experience
and completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a laboratory
science education program.
A baccalaureate degree,
5 years of full time clinical laboratory work experience
and completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a
laboratory science education program.
Certification Requirements
Must be eligible for or possess current registration/certification as a Medical Technologist â€" MT (ie. ASCP or NCA).
License Requirements
Must be eligible for or possess an active TN license as a
Medical Technologist.
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! If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Oxford Diagnostic Laboratories.
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This occupation will be opened on: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:22:21 GMT
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