Medical Technologist, Float
Primary Location Clackamas, Oregon
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Job Number 1303829 Date posted 08/27/2024
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Description:
This job exists to aid clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient specimens, correlating data and reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care. Float employees primary purpose is to provide replacement for scheduled and unscheduled absences of regularly scheduled employees, and to provide additional staffing stability and flexibility for responding to work load fluctuations and as needed for continuity of operations. A float will work variable shifts and/or locations or work multiple Regional Laboratory departments. Holiday and weekend rotation may be required for this position.
Job Summary:
This job exists to aid clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient specimens, correlating data and reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care. Float employees primary purpose is to provide replacement for scheduled and unscheduled absences of regularly scheduled employees, and to provide additional staffing stability and flexibility for responding to work load fluctuations and as needed for continuity of operations. A float will work variable shifts and/or locations or work multiple Regional Laboratory departments. Holiday and weekend rotation may be required for this position.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Problem solve to achieve acceptable test results and assure optimal system and instrument operations: Formulate a plan of action for situations not addressed in standard operating procedures; interpret and verify lab findings with regard to type and quality of specimen submitted; correlate test results with available clinical information and other laboratory data. Determine clinical relevance of findings by communication with providers. Analyze and evaluate each process of testing to assure that final results are valid and accurate. Serve as a resource for medical laboratory technicians, assistants and other laboratory personnel in trouble-shooting problems with analytical and pre-analytical phases of the laboratory testing process, and in standard operational decision-making.
- Conduct laboratory testing: perform and report lab tests according to laboratory procedures. Initiate and implement a course of action with technologists, supervisors and technical specialists; Organize workflow to accomplish efficient and accurate output; review and verify results for accuracy and credibility prior to release; record and report results in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs including POCT, to affect highest quality patient care: perform Quality Control (QC) procedures with appropriate documentation; take corrective action to resolve problems; review unresolved problems with supervisor; report action limit results according to standard procedures; perform proficiency testing and report results. Collaborate with supervisor, technical specialist and other departments to address quality of service issues and to implement internal quality assurance monitors or projects. Evaluate method performance by Performing weekly and monthly QC review and preparing monthly QC report as assigned.
- Maintain and update technical knowledge skills by actively participating in department meetings, continuing education and inservice instructions; Develop operational procedures to ensure effective workflow in conjunction with supervisors and technical specialists. Assist in the training of technical students and/or new employees; review work; recommend improvements; providE input for performance evaluations when requested. Develop written training procedures; assist in the development and update of technical procedures; review and critique new procedures developed by others. Accept special projects as needed.
- Coordinate laboratory operations in support of the supervisor by monitoring workflow and by making adjustments as necessary to maintain optimum service level; serve as a resource for unresolved problems; advise providers and nursing service personnel of correct procedures for collecting, handling and processing specimens; assist providers in determining appropriate laboratory services to be used for patient care. Participate in review of Proficiency Testing critiques. Support MLT instrument partners. Included in these accountabilities, the following tasks are performed exclusively by technologist level staff or higher: Primary instrument partner for major analyzers (e.g. high throughput Chem & Heme); others can act as secondary instrument partner. Monthly QC review. Perform more advanced testing, such as: Micro QC bench. Abnormal Protein identification by electrophoresis. Smear review as back up for hematology technical specialist. Complex Molecular testing. Flow cytometry. Toxicology and other mass pectrophotometry technology. Client Services technical resource, research and triage technical questions. Histocompatibility Testing. Work up of positive AFB and fungus cultures. HPLC organism identification. Trainer for differential blood counts and microscopic blood parasite identification.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or related science or working as a medical technologist at Kaiser Permanente in the NW Region prior to 2008.
License, Certification, Registration
- Medical Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate from American Society for Clinical Pathologists OR American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate
- Drivers License (in location where applicable)
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of structured program in medical technology that is recognized by ASCP or NCA or working as a medical technologist at Kaiser Permanente in the NW Region prior to 2008.
- Demonstrated customer-focused service skills.
- Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language adequate for providing training to laboratory and non-laboratory staff, for communicating specimen collecting and handling requirements and providing help and support to laboratory and other health care staff.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of recent clinical laboratory experience.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze situations to make operational decisions to meet clinical needs.
- Advanced computer knowledge.
- Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing and problem solving.
Notes:
- Mon-Fri; rotating weekends and holidays.
- Guaranteed 32 hrs rotating Evening and Night shift
Primary Location: Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM
Working Hours End: 07:00 AM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W04|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Sunnyside Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-LAB #1 - 1001
Pay Range: $44.82 - $52.06 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
