Medical Technologist - Part-Time - Evenings

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic (waived, moderate and highly complex) testing on blood and other biological specimens.
• Ensures accurate processing of samples, actual performance of tests and reporting of results.
• Calibrates, conducts performance checks, and maintains a variety of clinical laboratory instruments and equipment; recognizes and corrects basic instrument malfunctions.
• Prepares reagents or media from a prescribed procedure or from the literature.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Conducts and documents established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, medias and products; evaluates results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Orients and supervises students and new or less skilled laboratory personnel to include presentation and discussion of the scientific principles, as needed.
• Maintains and updates records and reports.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• Monitors quality improvement process through evaluation of quality control and participates in gathering of information on current QI indicators.
• Develops new programs and monitors effectiveness of change, as a member of a multi-functional team.
• Participates in the Laboratory's continuing education program and meets requirement as described in the Laboratory Continuing Education Policy.
• Shares knowledge gained from seminars, workshops, etc. through formal and informal presentations.

Licenses, Certifications

Eligible for certification in Medical Technology or a subspecialty certification in a discipline in which the employee is to work(such as ASCP). Certification is preferred but not required.

Education

A Bachelor of Science degree in Medical TechnologyOR a Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable science and two years additional experience in a related clinical laboratoryOR an Associate’s degree in Medial Laboratory Technology with four years of additional related clinical laboratory experience

Experience

Dependent upon level of education acquired; new graduates accepted

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of theory, principle and practice of medical laboratory techniques
• Skill in using, calibrating and basic maintenance of standard equipment used in medical laboratory practice
• Skill in performing medical laboratory tests
• Skill in using computers and personal productivity applications
• Skill in written, interpersonal and oral communication
• Ability to report results accurately orally and in writing

Pay

Pay Range $30.06 - $49.29 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.