Medical Technologist; Notional

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.
• Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.
• Familiar with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) requirements for maintaining blood products for transfusion.
• Analyzes chemical content of fluids and tests for drug levels in the blood.
• Prepares specimens, counts cells, and looks for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids.
• Analyzes test results and relays them to physicians.
• Creates cultures of body fluid and tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.
• Analyzes samples for chemical content or chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
• Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of tests.
• Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co‑workers from biohazardous materials, including blood‑borne pathogens.
• Orders and stocks supplies as needed and maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares patients and operates equipment; maintains patient records; adjusts and maintains equipment; may prepare work schedules; evaluate purchases of equipment; or manage a radiology department.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Must have completed a formal Medical Technology training program leading to a Bachelor's Degree.
• Must be certified by American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA).
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in the desired career field.
• Must be able to multi‑task, be detail‑oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident residing in the U.S. for 3 of the past 5 years.

• Current adjudicated Department of Homeland Security clearance.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.