Sign-On Bonuses starting at $10,000 and up based on experience - Full Time

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Medical Technologist II or Director/Supervisor.

Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.

Department Medical Technologist II:

a. Maintains the technical procedure manuals within the assigned laboratory section and adheres to the laboratory's Document Control policies/procedures.

b. Coordinates new test development, utilizes new test/new procedure/new instrumentation checklist.

c. Keeps current in the field of laboratory medicine and takes an active role in the education of the laboratory staff and other healthcare professionals.

d. Keeps current with the section's CAP checklist standards and pursues an active role with the onsite and offsite inspections.

e. Maintains appropriate communications with staff regarding procedural changes, updates, QC issues, instrumentation and troubleshooting within the assigned laboratory section.

f. Maintains adequate supplies/reagents/stock for the assigned laboratory section.

g. Provides for the safety of department employees.

h. Handles problems/issues responsibly and professionally in supervisor's absence.

i. Assists in assigning appropriate personnel./obtaining schedule coverage to ensure optimal workflow in supervisor's absence.

j. Assesses competency of staff for their department of responsibility.

k. Develops, implements, communicates, and maintains the entire quality assurance program for the laboratory and facilitates any associated corrective action; includes quality management through monthly trending of general incident reports.

l. Prepares quality reports to include specific monitors as defined by the Director/Supervisor.

m. Manages operational area specific to quality control and regulatory requirements, e.g. continual readiness (CAP checklist standards), proficiency testing surveys, alternate assessment, Q-Tracks/Q-Probes/Q-Monitors program, correlation studies, calibration verification and competency of testing personnel.

n. Performs monthly review of quality control statistics for accuracy, trends and shifts, and responds accordingly to maintain compliance with CAP standards; assists Medical Technologist II with IQCP compliance.

o. Prepares testing turnaround time reports and statistics for stroke rapid response, chest pain troponin, trauma, Oncology, and Emergency Department. Implements improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with turnaround time thresholds.

p. Assists with the regulatory oversight of the validation and implementation of new testing and instrumentation.

q. Attends Quality Council to report and discuss the Lab's quality indicators and performance improvement initiatives; assists the Director with the annual evaluation of the Quality Management system.

r. Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees, and properly completes training checklists to ensure new employee competence.

About Fisher-Titus

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. In addition, Fisher-Titus’ employed physicians offer a variety of primary and specialty care services including behavioral health, digestive health, endocrinology, family medicine, general surgery, heart and vascular, internal medicine, occupational health, pediatrics, pulmonary, sleep medicine, spine surgery, urology, and women’s health. Along with the medical center, a 99-bed acute care hospital, Fisher-Titus health system includes Norwalk Memorial Home, a 69-bed skilled nursing facility; Carriage House, a 48-unit assisted living facility; a Home Health Center; and emergency transport through North Central EMS. To learn more, visit fishertitus.org.

Fisher-Titus offers industry competitive benefits including: Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

Shift differential, weekend bonus pay available and more offered for night shift positions.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Health Services Administration

• Associates or better in Health Services Administration

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Lab Scientist
• Medical Technologist

• Medical Laboratory Tech