Medical Technologist -  AdventHealth Hendersonville

Location Address: 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC  28792

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Located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina

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Work Hours/Shift:

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What You Will Be Responsible For:

·               Responsible for test performance in applicable laboratory departments as determined by training, competency, and supervisory discretion / departmental needs, to include manual and automated procedures.

·               Reports test results using appropriate documentation methods; ensures timely communication of critical and other significant laboratory results to the appropriate patient care unit or patient care provider.

·               Performs quality control procedures as indicated by departmental policy; performs review to ensure accuracy of test system performance prior to patient testing; documents appropriately.

·               Performs instrument maintenance as indicated by departmental policy and/or supervisory discretion; ensures proper instrument performance prior to patient testing; documents appropriately.

·               Applies critical thinking skills to identify problems with test performance; performs troubleshooting of test systems and instrumentation independently or with minimal supervision; documents corrective action in accordance with laboratory policy.

·               Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve issues related to age-appropriate and disease-specific care.

·               Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and quality assurance activities.

·               Performs preanalytical processes of laboratory testing including phlebotomy, registration, ordering, and/ or specimen receipt according to departmental needs and supervisor discretion.

·               Uses appropriate PPE and other laboratory safety equipment as indicated by policy.

·               Maintains current knowledge of departmental and hospital policy, JC, CLIA, and other regulatory requirements.

·               Represents the Laboratory department in a professional manner in all patient, employee, visitor, and physician interactions.

·               Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and professional under stressful situations.

·               Assures workflow continuity through communication.

·               Maintains regular dialog with Laboratory supervisory / managerial staff concerning quality, safety, and customer service issues within the department and the facility.

·               Acts as technical resource for laboratory and facility staff; has capacity to serve as technical supervisor according to CLIA guidelines.

·               Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and laboratory supervisory personnel.