Certified Medical Technologist II, Second Shift, Microbiology

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Technologist II for the Microbiology department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The role performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies and resolves problems, develops alternatives when needed, maintains current knowledge of laboratory theory and techniques, and exercises independent judgment in problem solving and interpretation. The position performs testing across waived, moderately complex, and highly complex categories under CLIA, including special analyses requiring advanced evaluation and judgment. It processes and evaluates specimens, performs quality control and corrective actions, and operates, maintains, and repairs laboratory equipment within the scope of training. The technologist also maintains competency through required training and continuing education and provides instruction to students and new associates. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of UC Health's Clifton Campus and serves Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It is an academic medical center with specialty and subspecialty care, research and teaching programs, and the region's only Level I adult trauma center.

Requirements

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) certification, or equivalent.
Knowledge of specimen requirements.
Familiarity with laboratory terminology, assay schedules, and expected turnaround times.
Ability to read and comprehend written information.
Ability to perform a variety of job duties effectively and efficiently in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Laboratory experience.
Keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Engage in population-appropriate communication and account for patients' growth and development needs.
Give patients and families clear treatment instructions and involve family or guardians in assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care.
Identify patient physical limitations and intervene when necessary; recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health concerns, abuse or neglect, and needs related to psychological, religious, or cultural factors.
Interpret population-related data and plan care appropriately.
Perform treatments, administer medication, or operate equipment safely.
Perform waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing under CLIA, including special analyses requiring advanced evaluation and judgment.
Use protocols, guidelines, and independent judgment to assess the credibility and accuracy of test results, coordinating testing steps efficiently.
Operate, maintain, and repair clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training, including preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks.
Identify and take responsibility for instrument, equipment, and reagent problems, keeping appropriate people informed.
Complete mandatory competencies and training, review departmental policies and procedures, and participate in continuing education.
Provide instruction to students and new associates.
Perform and record quality-control procedures, evaluate results, implement corrective action, and analyze data for trends or problems.
Keep appropriate people informed about ongoing problems and their resolution.
Accession, triage, and process specimens for testing and transit; evaluate samples for acceptability.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.