Medical Technologist - Toxicology

Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency • Minneapolis, MN • 1h ago

JOB DETAILS Department:Toxicology Lab FTE:1.0 (80hours per pay period) Shift(s):Evenings // rotating weekends and holidays Location:In-Person

Purpose of this position:Under general supervision, performs clinical laboratory testing of moderate to highly complex testing. Uses automated equipment and specialized processes for testing, accurately interpreting the results and able to identify abnormal results of specimens submitted to the laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic clinical testing, and documentation and data entry into the laboratory information system and /or patient result logs

Based on training and protocol recognize, document, and communicate unusual and/or critical result values

Must be competent in (5) work stations or work areas as defined by their section

Performs and monitors quality control processes, establish and monitor quality assurance and record keeping systems, participates in quality improvement programs, according the standard operating procedures to assure accuracy and validity of test results

Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating procedures and participates in the preparation and evaluation of maintenance schedules and operating procedures for new instrumentation, including writing technical procedures according to regulatory protocol

Performs troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and inventory and/or patient samples as they occur and evaluates methods for solutions

Takes a leadership role by acting as charge tech when assigned, assisting in the training/teaching of new staff members and /or student interns

Toxicology:In addition to the duties above, Medical Technologists in Toxicology perform the following additional duties:

Able to perform testing utilizing Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), and Mass Spectrometry (MS)

Able to discuss the theory of and perform Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) testing

Able to perform testing utilizing Chain of Custody documentation and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Science

Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS),

-OR-

An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

For Medical Technologists inToxicology:

Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP), or Chemistry Technologist C(ASCP)

-OR-

Eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP)

As a condition of employment, those hired "as eligible" must take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass one of these certifying exams within three consecutive administrations of the exam within a 12 month period

-OR-

Eligible for certification as a Chemistry Technologist C (National Registry of Certified Chemists)

As a condition of employment, those hired "as eligible" must take the first available examination after one year of employment and pass the certifying exam within two consecutive administrations of the exam within a 6 month period. (Certified within 24 months of hire date)

Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience

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