Medical Technologist - Core Lab

Work Schedule

• Full-Time: 40 Hours Per Week
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 - 1:00am
• 4 10‑Hour Shifts
• Variable Days w/Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Location:
  
  Centralized Core Lab

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in the collection, processing, and analysis of tests ordered by a physician. Medical Technologists can recognize interdependency of tests and have knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results which are used by the physician to determine the presence, extent and possible cause of disease.

• Utilizes independent judgment in performing both routine and complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment in order to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Exercises professional judgment to prioritize and evaluate varying test requests efficiently.
• Follows procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens.
• Performs analytical testing procedures with accuracy and precision.
• Demonstrates scientific knowledge of testing principles and analytic procedures, and interprets results in conjunction with disease and physiology, integrating multiple data to resolve problems.
• Implements and monitors quality control, new equipment, and new methods.
• Performs tasks efficiently and maintains work area.
• Participates in education efforts of the department.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psycho‑social, educational, and safety needs of patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required.

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

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or another science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent laboratory experience as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria required.
• Certification:
  Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technologist level, or grandfather status at the Technologist level prior to 2004, is required. Certification must be obtained within 12 months from the start date in the position.
• Years of relevant experience: 2 or more years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising:
  None.