IRP - Medical Technologist

Scope of Position

The James Oncology Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The Oncology laboratory staff performs testing on patient specimens utilizing chemistry, hematology, urinanalysis, coagulation, blood gases analyzers and assists with bone marrow procedures. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24/7. In addition, staff is available for on-call for emergency bone marrow assistance.

Position Summary

The Medical Lab Technologist performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. Oncology staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Medical Lab Technologists work under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologist(s).

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Bachelors degree in medical technology, or biological science with Medical Technician certification. Must obtain Medical Technology certification within one year from the date of hire.

On going: Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence

in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

FUNCTION: Clinical Labs

SUB-FUNCTION: Lab Services

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: C2