TECH/MLT Registered/Laboratory / 2nd Shift

at  Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Responsibilities:
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That’s why we’re looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We’re looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We’re looking for exceptional professionals who shareour vision and values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Minimum Education: Associate degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science preferred.
2. Minimum Work Experience: One year experience preferred.
3. Certifications: ASCP, AMT, and/or NCA preferred or eligible
4. Technicians newly certified as of 2004, are required to participate in a Certification Maintenance Program to continue certification every 3 years. Failure to participate will invalidate certification after the initial 3-year certification period.
5. Mathematical, computer, reasoning and language skills at the college level required.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English;
• Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments;
• Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly;
• Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material; Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material;
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements; Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others;
• Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions; Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress;
• Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers;
• Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color;
• Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting of moderate and complex instrumentation (example: hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing instrumentation);
• Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately;
• Ability to understand and explain the theories of laboratory specimen processing and analysis;
• Ability to multi-task productively and accurately;
• Ability to remain focused on job responsibilities.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Handles multiple priorities
• Independent discretion/decision making
• Makes decisions under pressure
• Manages anger/hostility
• Manages stress appropriately
• Works effectively without direct supervision
• Works in close proximity to others and in a somewhat distracting environment
• Aware of the priorities of others
• Works with others effectively

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (in the course of a shift):

• General Activity: Standing/Walking/Sitting
• Motion: Bending/Reaching/Lifting/Carrying
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 15 pounds
• Body Fluid Exposure: Yes
• Use of Hands/Feet:

Gross Motor Function: Right Foot; Left Foot
Precise Motor Function: Right Hand; Left Hand
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Under the general supervision of the Technical Coordinator, the Tech - MLT assumes the responsibility for performing waived and non-waived complexity analysis of patient specimens for diagnostic purposes, and related procedures in the areas of assigned responsibility under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the department. Such responsibilities encompass not only the internal functioning of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Services, but also the integration of the Department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Tech - MLT supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.
This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.