Medical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned technical assays according to established procedures and report tests after verifying the validity of patient results prior to reporting.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and performs testing maintaining the highest level of quality and the most efficient use of resources.
• Maintains all equipment according to maintenance schedule and records function checks.
• Takes remedial action when indicated.
• Performs and records quality control and proficiency tests.
• Takes appropriate corrective action when QC fails.
• Properly collects patient specimens including patient preparation, labeling, handling and transportation.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree and successful completion of medical technologist internship.
• Must pass registry exam and have current certification. Must be ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certified or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of various chemistry and hematology instrumentation required.
• Experience using laboratory information system (LIS) is required.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to distinguish all colors of the spectrum.
• Knowledge of microscope usage a must.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize workload.
• Must be able to tolerate standing 90% of the workday.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
• Good phlebotomy skills required.
• Maintenance of yearly competencies required.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills in order to deal with various personality types of physicians, staff and patients.
• Required to follow all CLIA laboratory regulations.

Qualifications

Knowledge of various chemistry and hematology instrumentation required.

Experience using laboratory information system (LIS) is required.

Must be able to perform mathematical calculations.

Must be able to distinguish all colors of the spectrum.

Knowledge of microscope usage a must.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to prioritize and organize workload.

Must be able to tolerate standing 90% of the workday.

Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.

Good phlebotomy skills required.

Maintenance of yearly competencies required.

Must have effective written and verbal communication skills in order to deal with various personality types of physicians, staff and patients.

Required to follow all CLIA laboratory regulations.