MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (BS & ASCP OR HEW CERT.) 36/N

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory tests and quality control procedures in assigned areas.
• Responsible for organizing and assigning work to technicians within department according to designated priorities and maintaining general efficiency in assigned areas.
• Responsible for assessing and reporting acceptable results including results submitted by technicians in assigned departments and evaluation of daily QC results. Troubleshoot out of control procedures.
• Responsible for performance and documentation of routine and periodic maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Troubleshoot malfunctions and keep appropriate records.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory sheets in assigned areas. Report needs to coordinators.
• Responsible for reviewing Standard Operating Procedure Manuals periodically. Write procedures for new tests and edit changes in old procedures as they are implemented.
• Test and develop new procedures and products including appropriate statistical evaluation as requested. Present reports of findings for evaluation by supervisor.
• Train and evaluate students and new employees.
• Operate computer including all patient data and maintenance and quality control routines.
• Perform phlebotomies as requested.
• Responsible for data entering own results into computer.
• Maintain laboratory work areas in a clean and safe manner.
• Attend laboratory meetings.
• Attend and participate in in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested.
• Other related duties.

Education/Experience Required

B.S. in a science related field.
Able to utilize analyzers and computers.
Six months of experience in a laboratory environment.

Registration/Certification

ASCP, HEW, NCA (written).

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50–100 lbs., sitting, constant use of hearing, sight, speech, frequent use of smell and touch, frequent keyboard and telephone use, constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

$31.00 – $54.80