Medical Technologist

Job description

Job Summary
Performs quality diagnostic laboratory testing on a variety of specimens.
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
• Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform and analyze a variety of laboratory test/procedures.
• Prepares reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
• Performs test analysis in a timely manner.
• Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments in accordance with established procedures.
• Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
• Adheres to hospital, department, personnel policies, and procedures. Also adheres to laboratory and hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Exhibits computer skills needed for daily operation of the laboratory and hospital information systems,
• Demonstrates professionalism while functioning in the healthcare environment and recognizes the value of continuous professional growth and development.
• Assists in orienting and training new employees and students.
• Contributes to teamwork, quality improvement and productivity of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications
• Pathway I
• Required
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical (or Clinical) Laboratory Science
• ASCP Certification Eligible in Medical Technology
• Preferred
• ASCP Certification
• AMT Certification
• Pathway II
• Required
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
• NAACLS Accredited Program in a Medical Lab Science field
• ASCP Certification Eligible
• Preferred
• ASCP Certification
• AMT Certification
• Pathway III
• Required
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Medical Laboratory Training from the U.S. Military
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
• Preferred
• ASCP Certification Eligible
• ASCP Certification
• AMT Certification
• Pathway IV
• Required
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
• ASCP Certification Eligible
• ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification

Experience:
• Preferred
• One or more years of experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory