Medical Tech - Point of Care -Augusta, GA at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Epic, 3M, Patient Identification, Specimen Identification, LIS, Regulatory Compliance, Laboratory Safety Standards

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director; performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting. Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. Performs other duties as assigned. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Maintains acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. a. Meets department standard for correct patient or specimen identification. b. Meets department standard for error rate in testing or reporting patient or QC results. c. Consistently documents investigation and correct interpretation of QA failures or trends. d. Earns acceptable scores in proficiency testing and personnel competency testing. e. Maintains instrumentation for testing. Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. a. Reports lab data accurately and within established turnaround times and productivity standards. b. Recognizes the relationship between lab data and clinical findings or expectations. d. Interprets information from multiple sources Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. a. Complies with Pending Log procedure for tracking laboratory test status. b. Documents in the LIS all elements of the Notification Value Call procedure. c. Hands-off information to others according to the department procedure and chain of command. d. Adheres to WellStars Standards of Behavior in a consistent fashion. e. Takes personal responsibility for corrective action on constructive criticism Contributes to the Laboratorys Performance Improvements and inspection readiness. a. Assists in analysis of new methods for testing including correlations and procedure writing. b. Assists in inspection preparation. c. Participates in the Laboratory Performance Improvement initiatives. d. Practices cost-efficient work processes that maintain high quality laboratory data. Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. a. Maintains current knowledge and practice of WellStar policies and procedures, including LIS. b. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance. c. Practices all WellStar and Laboratory Safety Standards. d. Participates in meetings, committees, task forces and project teams. e. Completes monthly, quarterly, or yearly educational requirements. Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Med Tech ASCP Certification or Med Technologist (AMT) or Med Technologist (AAB) Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year Laboratory experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic and 3M experience preferred. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

Performs clinical laboratory testing and quality assurance activities while maintaining equipment and records. Analyzes and reports lab data accurately within established turnaround times and productivity standards.