Pulse Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Medical Technologist to join a leading healthcare organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional who is passionate about delivering accurate, timely diagnostic results while providing exceptional support to physicians and patient care teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, quality-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.
Responsibilities Laboratory Testing & Patient Care
- Perform routine, complex, and specialized laboratory testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Verify specimen integrity, patient identification, and test orders prior to processing.
- Analyze and interpret test results, recognizing abnormal findings and initiating appropriate troubleshooting procedures.
- Prioritize workload to ensure timely completion of routine, STAT, and emergency testing.
- Provide age-appropriate testing and accurately report results using established reference ranges.
- Maintain accurate documentation and enter patient results into the laboratory information system (LIS).
- Communicate critical values, specimen issues, and quality concerns promptly to supervisors and healthcare providers.
- Assist colleagues with specimen troubleshooting and workload management to maintain turnaround times.
Quality Assurance & Equipment Maintenance
- Perform and document daily quality control procedures in accordance with laboratory standards.
- Conduct routine maintenance, calibration, and performance verification of laboratory instrumentation.
- Monitor refrigerators, freezers, and laboratory equipment to ensure compliance with temperature and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment and reagent issues and escalate concerns to leadership as appropriate.
- Participate in validation of new instruments, procedures, and laboratory processes.
- Maintain accurate quality control, maintenance, and regulatory documentation.
Inventory Management
- Monitor laboratory inventory and order supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Inspect incoming supplies and reagents for quality and expiration dates.
- Remove and properly dispose of expired, damaged, or unsuitable materials in accordance with laboratory policies.
Education & Team Collaboration
- Train and mentor new employees, students, and laboratory staff.
- Participate in continuing education, competency assessments, and departmental in-service programs.
- Collaborate effectively with pathologists, physicians, nurses, and fellow laboratory professionals to provide high-quality patient care.
- Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment while maintaining excellent communication and professionalism.
Additional Responsibilities
- Serve as lead or charge technologist in the absence of supervisory staff when assigned.
- Participate in proficiency testing and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, OSHA regulations, CAP/CLIA standards, infection prevention guidelines, and all laboratory safety protocols.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.