Medical Technologist
About the role
As our Medical Technologist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You will be expected to analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Responsibilities
- Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens, adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turnaround-time limits
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures, including contacting the instrument vendor for assistance or repair
- Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders
- Assists in the evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
Requirements
- Required: Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
- Preferred: International Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Blood Banking, or Chemistry - ASCP, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or Technologist in Molecular Biology, or Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, or Medical Technologist AAB, or Technologist in Microbiology, or Medical Technologist AMT, or Specialist in Hematology, or Specialist in Microbiobiology, or Med Technologist - ASCP, or Histotechnologist
Pay
$30.91 - $45.98 /hour
We are offering $10k relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.