Medical Technologist I, Full-Time, Third Shift, Core Lab

About the role

The Medical Technologist I position is available in the core lab department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center for third shift. UC Health is offering a $8000 service bonus.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and reports routine and complex laboratory analyses that require a complex network of steps.
• Uses set protocols and guidelines and independent judgment to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of test results.
• Performs work in an efficient manner by coordinating testing steps to achieve maximum productivity.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks.
• Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
• Maintains currency in the field through completion of all mandatory competencies and training modules, regular review of departmental policies and procedures and participation in continuing education opportunities.
• Performs and records all quality control procedures.
• Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of ongoing problems and resolution of problems.
• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture within scope of training and demonstrated competency.
• Competently accessesions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit.
• Evaluates samples for acceptability.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in science (biology, chemistry, etc.).
• PREFERRED: An associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.