Certified Medical Technologist II, First Shift, Point of Care Testing

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Technologist II for the core lab department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The position performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies and corrects problems, develops alternatives when needed, stays current in laboratory theory and technique, and uses independent judgment and interpretation to solve problems. An $8,000 service bonus is offered. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is part of UC Health’s Clifton Campus and serves Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The medical center provides specialty and subspecialty care, conducts basic, translational, and clinical research, and houses 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’ developmental, physical, behavioral, psychological, religious, and cultural needs when applicable.
Perform waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA.
Perform special analyses requiring advanced evaluation and judgment.
Use established protocols, guidelines, and independent judgment to assess the credibility and accuracy of test results.
Coordinate testing steps efficiently to maximize productivity.
Operate, maintain, and repair clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training, including preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks.
Identify instrument, equipment, and reagent problems, take responsibility for them, and keep appropriate people informed.
Complete required competencies and training, review departmental policies and procedures, and participate in continuing education.
Provide instruction to students and new associates.
Perform and document quality-control procedures, evaluate results, and implement corrective action when indicated.
Analyze data on an ongoing basis to identify trends and problems, take specialized corrective action, and communicate problems and their resolution.
Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture within the scope of training and demonstrated competency.
Accession, triage, and process specimens for testing and transit; evaluate samples for acceptability.
Follow safety policies and procedures.
When providing clinical care, give patients and families clear treatment instructions, involve family or guardians as appropriate, identify physical limitations and intervene when necessary, recognize signs of abuse or neglect, and safely perform treatments, administer medication, or operate equipment.