Medical Technologist 1

Description

This is an Evening / Night, primarily Nights position.

Must have Blood Bank experience to be considered.

$10,000 sign on bonus!

Summary :

Using manual and automated scientific techniques, analyzes patient specimens that result in clinical information used by health care workers to diagnose and treat patients.

Responsibilities :

Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section specific policy and procedure. Maintains competency in all identified sections.

Interprets / enters data to prepare a patient laboratory report. Communicates and documents all critical and significant results in accordance with laboratory policy. Keeps team members and customers adequately informed.

Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy.. Performs, documents and completes required daily, weekly and monthly maintenance.

Performs QC / QA to ensure quality test results. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately; dating when received, opened and expiration.

Identifies and resolves problems that arise. Communicates well with other staff members and our customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up.

Instructs new staff members, on the job trainees, residents and students. Documents teaching and training appropriately to ensure required documentation for accreditating agencies.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information :

Required : Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum Experience : zero to six months.

Desired : Graduate of Medical Technology Program. Previous work experience. American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification preferred or eligible.