ASCP Certified Medical Technologist - Night Shift

ASCP Certified Medical Technologist - Night Shift

Join a dedicated clinical laboratory team in a full-time, on-site night shift role within a regional healthcare facility serving the Southern United States. This position involves operating and maintaining a variety of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and timely test results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality control procedures and maintain detailed records.
• Document workload, billing information, and test results accurately.
• Receive, log, and process patient specimens, including centrifugation to separate components.
• Conduct special chemistry tests and prepare specimens with specific reagents following established protocols.
• Identify chemical compositions and monitor changes during testing.
• Adhere to standard precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Calculate and document test results, promptly notifying care units or physicians of critical values.
• Verify specimen identity and test appropriateness to ensure patient safety.
• Stay informed on new testing methods, products, and instrumentation.
• Communicate effectively within the department and with supervisors to manage workload and urgent testing needs.
• Understand and apply age-specific normal ranges for test values, including pediatric and adult variations.
• Comply with all regulatory standards including CLIA, OSHA, and The Joint Commission.
• Adapt to changing workloads and staffing needs across shifts and sections.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals and values.

Education: Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Technology program is required.

Experience: Prior experience in a clinical laboratory setting, preferably with night shift exposure, is highly valued.

Requirements: Certification by ASCP or equivalent credentialing body is preferred. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.