Medical Technologist

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. This role involves collecting and processing laboratory specimens, performing quality control, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens utilizing protocols and technical knowledge.
• Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting protocols to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, procedures.
• Validates and delivers results of tests performed and assists with all technical troubleshooting and quality assurance issues.
• Fulfills tasks, duties, and complex tests in all areas of the laboratory assigned according to established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical departments and affiliated services to ensure an integrated and coordinated approach to providing laboratory services and resolving customer complaints or problems.
• Assist with pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic laboratory activities in collaboration with the Laboratory Director and Technical Consultant.
• Support patient care and other activities within the scope of state license and/or regulations, such as phlebotomy, IV starts, initiating EKGs, vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, superficial wound care, and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and perform and/or assist others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Prepare patients and chaperone during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments.
• Maintain lab and all patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Absorb and manage patient restraints and maintain precautions; collect, report, and document data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science, required.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required.
• Market-Specific qualifications as per the location (e.g., Act 33, Act 73 clearances).
• Minimum of 6 years core lab experience, required (Years of experience begin with Medical Laboratory Courses).
• Experience with IV start, phlebotomy, and initiation of EKG is preferred but not required; training is provided and required after hire.

Qualifications

• Completed Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.
• Valid State of Nevada license Laboratory General Supervisor, or ability to obtain General Supervisor license within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Strong understanding of laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.

Benefits

Emerus offers competitive benefits packages tailored to support the diverse needs of our employees. These may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.