Medical Technologist

Opportunity:

Laboratory - Med Tech (MT)

Job Details:

• Perform and complete all tests according to departmental procedure manuals within established turnaround times, prioritizing tasks appropriately
• Handle specimens according to departmental guidelines including unacceptable specimens and specimens for transport to reference labs
• Record and report testing data according to department guidelines
• Perform and record required quality assurance/control data, recognize outliers, and take corrective action as necessary
• Perform and report proficiency tests as assigned
• Observe and abide by all mandated safety policies in performing duties
• Perform instrument troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance as required and/or assigned
• Monitor reagent and supply inventories, including expiration dates, and report re-order needs to supervisor
• Perform phlebotomy duties as needed
• Perform specimen triage duties as needed
• Demonstrate initiative and make sound decisions in situations not covered by policies
• Assist with training of students in the laboratory
• No on-call responsibilities
• Weekends not regularly required
• 2+ years of experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution required, or comparable degree with equivalent biology and chemistry coursework
• Experience with Sysmex Hematology, Ortho Chemistry, and Blood Bank highly preferred
• Active ASCP certification required
• Current skills checklist pertinent to Medical Technology specialty required (within 1 year)
• 2 supervisory reference forms taken within the last two years required