Job Description
Job Description
The Medical Technologist 2 (ASCP-reg) routinely performs a wide range of clinical analysis in assigned sections of the laboratory by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements in order to provide results of the highest level of quality for physicians and their patients.
Desirable Education:
(ASCP) specialty certification in lab section (i.e. SC, SM, SBB, SH).
Required Experience:
N/A
Desirable Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of hospital laboratory training and/or experience.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct preliminary specimen preparations for the analytical process through centrifugation of blood specimens, aliquotting of blood and body fluids, and distribution of the prepared specimens to the appropriate sections of the laboratory.
- After adequate orientation, follow procedures to perform any of the tests in assigned work area of Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, or Blood Bank.
- Prepare and maintain adequate stocks of reagents, standards, and control materials required for the performance of testing at assigned workstations and notify the manager of any shortages or problems.
- Practice the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety, and quality control policies and procedures.
- Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies, and deviations prior to reporting results and initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
- Conduct established quality control procedures on analytical equipment, reagents, and media. Evaluate results of quality control and implement corrective action as needed.
\nCompany Description
A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.
Company Description
A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.