Medical Technologist, Point of Care

Responsibilities

• Utilizes independent judgment in performing both routine and complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Exercises professional judgment in prioritizing and evaluating test requests.
• Follows procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens.
• Performs analytical testing procedures with accuracy and precision.
• Demonstrates scientific knowledge of testing principles, analytic procedures, and their results.
• Integrates multiple data to resolve problems.
• Implements and monitors quality control, new equipment, and/or methods.
• Participates in education efforts of the department.
• Provides care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients regardless of age.

Requirements

• Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting including recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization.
• Experience in healthcare.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or other science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria.
• Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technologist level or grandfather at the Technologist level prior to 2004.
• Certification obtained within 12 months from the start date in the position.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• No experience supervising required.