MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Overview

Covenant Health is the region's top performing healthcare network. Cumberland Medical Center is a 189-bed hospital in Crossville, Tennessee, with more than 650 employees and 175 active physicians. It offers a full range of specialty services, including cardiology, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedics, maternity services, cancer care, and advanced wound care.

Cumberland Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. It provides seriously ill patients with advanced medical and surgical care, telemetry-monitored beds, and an intensive care unit. The center also offers an outpatient imaging center, same-day surgery unit, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, a sleep disorder center, breast center, cancer center, and hyperbaric medicine and wound center.

"Cumberland Medical Center offers a unique, family-oriented healthcare setting in a rural environment. We strive to deliver exceptional care to our patients, their loved ones, and each other. We look forward to welcoming team-focused people to grow their careers with us" – Chief Nursing Officer, Cumberland Medical Center

Medical Laboratory Technician, General Laboratory (PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts)

The Medical Technologist performs high complexity, routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of patients by physicians. The MT is expected to use independent judgment to provide information to physicians to diagnose and treat illness and to consult with the physician about test results as needed.

• Perform high complexity tests as appropriate for testing department and shift.
• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results.
• Document all corrective actions taken when the test process deviates from established performance specifications; do not report patient results until corrective action has been taken and the test is performing as expected.
• Perform proficiency testing samples and maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adhere to quality control policies; document all control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance; notify appropriate staff of out-of-control conditions if the problem cannot be resolved.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting; correct the problem or notify the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Manager if unresolved.
• Assist in orientation, instruction and evaluation of students and new employees to the department.
• Prepare reagents and supplies according to precise formulas as needed.
• Utilize the LIS in patient accessioning and resulting; monitor incomplete and collection lists.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot Laboratory equipment and instruments as specified.
• Check communication boards at least weekly.
• Plan work to maximize productivity with minimal carry-over, while keeping overtime to a minimum; communicate information about patient samples or instrument performance to the next shift and other staff as needed.
• Act as resource person for phlebotomy, if trained appropriately, including outpatients.
• Review abnormal patient reports daily; normal reports weekly.
• Maintain and disinfect work area.
• Assist with coverage of the pneumatic tube system, processing and distributing specimens.
• Handle biohazard wastes according to policy.
• Assist in evaluation and validation of testing systems.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient, co-worker and business information at all times.
• Use proper judgment in releasing information; manage analyzer situations and take appropriate actions.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required education assignments annually; participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: None specified; must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience: Six (6) months experience is desired, but not required.

Licensure Requirement: Current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist. Certification by ASCP or NCA is preferred.