Medical Technologist

he Medical Technologist I supports the mission, goals and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN) through participating in all aspects of Laboratory testing including patient test management, test performance and evaluation, result analysis and reporting, quality control, and quality assurance under the general supervision of the Supervisor/ Director of Laboratory Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Follow all policies concerning CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
• Assists in training new employees.
• Participates in professional self-development.
• Participates in proficiency testing exercises.
• Performs other related duties as required/requested.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Self Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university) in biological science preferred.

Experience: One to two years related experience in Clinical Laboratory testing under the supervision of a qualified Director preferred.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Experience with database applications preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: Laboratory Board certification is required. Nevada State License to perform laboratory testing is required.

Other Requirements: Meets current state, federal and other regulatory agency educational/experience requirements. Occasionally required to travel by personal auto to meet all of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Required to have a personal cell phone.