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ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC:

Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 10 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 25+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/

PURPOSE

Under general supervision and following established laboratory procedures, performs routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This position may also perform phlebotomy functions. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for reporting test results.
Arranges for pickup or delivery of specimens sent to reference lab or outside lab.
Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and either corrects the problem or refers to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Recognizes alert/critical test results, informs appropriate personnel and documents.
Communicates information such as test results, normal ranges, and specimen requirements to authorized sources.
Demonstrates technical laboratory skills to students and new employees.
Assures that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
Responsible for administering testing according to policies and procedures.
Responsible for applying Total Quality Management (TQM) guidelines to laboratory processes.
Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
Regular and dependable attendance.
Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on CMSweb.
Works holiday shift(s) as required by Company policy.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform phlebotomy functions.
May conduct and/or assist Lab Supervisor with assessment reviews.
If qualified, performs high complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of supervisor.
May assist Lab Supervisor with scheduling, timekeeping and approving time off for lab staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or MLT with completion of school laboratory training.
ASCP or AMT certification preferred.
Phlebotomy may be required.
Qualified as Testing Personnel as defined under CLIA.

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)

One of the following required:

Bachelor’s degree in a science related field and completion of a clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution with one (1) or more years of experience in clinical laboratory (experience can include school laboratory training)

Bachelor’s degree in science related field with four (4) or more years of experience in clinical laboratory.

Must be certification eligible (ASCP or AMT)

Phlebotomy may be required.
Qualified as Testing Personnel as defined under CLIA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures.
Knowledge of CLIA regulations.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle competing priorities.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to analyze problems, manage conflict, and multi-task.
Excellent interpersonal & problem solving skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others’ needs.
Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals.
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform job duties in a professional manner at all times.
Ability to understand, recall, and communicate, factual information.
Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
Ability to apply common sense in performing job.

Work Schedule: Every other Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

This job was posted on Thu Jul 13 2023 and expired on Sun Jul 30 2023.

Tasks

Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.

Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.

Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.

Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.

Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.

Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.

Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.

Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.

Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.

Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.

Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.

Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.

Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.

Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.

Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.

Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Medical Technologist Interview Questions & Answers

What experience do you have working in a medical laboratory?

Answer

I have 3 years of experience working in a medical laboratory, performing various tests and analyzing results.

How do you ensure accuracy and precision in your work as a medical technologist?

Can you describe a challenging situation you faced in the laboratory and how you resolved it?

About the Medical Technologist role

Clinical Laboratory Technicians Medical Technologist

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