Certified Medical Technologist II, Second Shift, Microbiology

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

6d•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, working second shift. The role performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, addresses problems and develops alternatives when needed, and requires independent judgment and interpretation. The technologist stays current in laboratory theory and technique and takes responsibility for problem solving. The position performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing under CLIA requirements, including specialized analyses requiring advanced evaluation and judgment. It involves operating, maintaining, and repairing laboratory equipment within the scope of training; processing and evaluating specimens; performing quality control and ongoing data analysis; and following safety policies and procedures. The technologist also maintains professional competency and provides instruction to students and new associates. The role is part of UC Health, an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. University of Cincinnati Medical Center is an academic medical center with specialty and subspecialty care, research, and a 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, laboratory terminology, assay schedules, and expected turnaround times.
Ability to read and comprehend written information.
Ability to perform varied 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

Communicate appropriately with patients and families based on population needs, and provide clear treatment instructions.
Consider growth and development milestones, involve family or guardians in assessment and care, and respond appropriately to patients’ physical, behavioral, psychological, religious, and cultural needs.
Identify patient physical limitations and deploy interventions when necessary; recognize and respond to signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Perform treatments, administer medication, or operate equipment safely.
Perform waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA.
Perform specialized analyses requiring advanced evaluation and judgment.
Use protocols, guidelines, and independent judgment to evaluate 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.
Recognize instrument, equipment, and reagent problems, take responsibility for them, and keep appropriate people informed.
Maintain current knowledge through mandatory competencies and training, review of departmental policies and procedures, and continuing education.
Provide instruction to students and new associates.
Perform and record quality control procedures, evaluate results, and implement corrective action when indicated.
Analyze data on an ongoing basis to detect trends and problems, take specialized corrective actions, and communicate problems and resolutions.
Accession, triage, and process specimens for testing and transit; evaluate samples for acceptability.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.