Medical Technologist I

Caring For the Community You Love 

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus offered
• Hours of Work-Full-time Midnight position, three 12-hour shifts from 6p to 630a. (72 hours/ 2 week pay period)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community 

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

Associate’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science required.

Baccalaureate degree in a relevant science preferred

One year clinical laboratory internship preferred.

MT/MLS(ASCP) or equivalent registration, or MT/MLS eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations.

MLT (ASCP) or equivalent registration or, MLT eligible under Medicare laboratory regulations.

Essential Functions:

Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.

Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the Medical Technologist II or Director/Supervisor.

Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.

Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur.  Follows chain of command if unable to solve the problem.

Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.

Performs phlebotomy (venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Maintains work areaa. Performs daily cleaning of work area.b. Ensures that supplies are sufficient for ongoing testing. Notifies supervisors when supplies are below established levels.

Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees and properly completes training checklists to ensure new employee competence.

Working Conditions:

·Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

·Sit – 1-2 hrs

·Bend – up to 1/3 of time

·Squat – up to 1/3 of time

·Climb – up to 1/3 of timeReach up to 1/3 of time

·Lift - up to 1/3 of time

·Carry – up to 1/3 of time

·Push – up to 1/3 of time

·Pull – up to 1/3 of time

·Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

·Right Foot - Gross Motor Function

·Left Foot - Gross Motor Function

·Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the timeBody Fluid Exposure - Yes

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Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photo identification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by peers and management.

Attends monthly staff meetings and participates in monthly rounding process with manager to assure effective and timely two-way communications.

Participates in and completes required department specific education and training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job-related hazards.

Follows safety and security policies including exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

1. Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

1. Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.

1. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

1. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion- Every patient, Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques

Demonstrates Service Etiquette- Every patient, Every time

• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assesses and manages patient's expectations of care

Commitment to Safety- Every patient, Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care- Every patient, Every time

• Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes