Medical Technologist

Company: Virginia Mason Medical
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Job Number: 201556 Department: Microbiology Hours: 3:00p - 11:30p In this Medical Technologist role, you will provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses in a timely fashion. Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical and/or microscopic analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and other specimens. Report on technological findings by collecting, analyzing, summarizing information and communicating notifiable results. Ensure operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting, calling for service support, maintaining operational inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques. Provide medical technology information and support by responding to questions and requests from other healthcare providers and leadership. Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Maintain professional and technical knowledge. This may be accomplished by: Attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies and participation in competency assessment. Maintain inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, and following identification procedures. Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to ensure always ready status , including across shift changes. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing additional related tasks as needed. With numerous awards and distinctions, including our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason has transformed health care through our innovations in patient safety and our ability to provide patients in our community with easier access to our high-quality care. Consisting of a 336-bed hospital in Seattle, WA, and an extensive network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout the Puget Sound region, joining Virginia Mason is an exceptional opportunity to partner with nationally recognized physicians and peers, and an organization recognized as the benchmark for health care. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to further our commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients. QUALIFICATIONS: There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Employer's Job 201556 Please visit job URL for more information about this opening and to view EOE statement.

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