Med Technologist
About The Position
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. Position Overview Performs accurate and timely varied or specialized bacteriological, serological, hematological, chemical and/or related testing. Performs procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance. Performs all testing accurately within assigned section using computer linked automated electronic equipment and/or manual methodologies. Performs routine procedures requiring subjective analysis and consults with the technical supervisors and pathologists regarding atypical results. Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information. Performs statistical analysis relevant to analytical methodologies in use. Records appropriate workload statistics on a timely basis. Instructs student technicians and staff members as required. Counsels, advises, instructs, and provides technical guidance to staff members and/or students as required. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care when performing phlebotomy or other direct patient services. Prepares blood samples and body fluids for analysis taking measures to ensure the appropriateness of sample and identity of the patient. Uses knowledge of quality control methods in determining the acceptability of results. Takes corrective action to identify causes and to correct problems. Performs procedures and minor repairs relevant to the routine operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in their assigned sections. Meets established TATs during routine and heavy workflow; using good judgment and prioritizes tasks at hand. Performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in science related field or HEW certification as a medical technologist in lieu of BS degree.
- Experience: Previous clinical laboratory employment.
- Knowledge and Skills: Familiarity with personal computers.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Responsibilities
- Performs accurate and timely varied or specialized bacteriological, serological, hematological, chemical and/or related testing.
- Performs procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.
- Performs all testing accurately within assigned section using computer linked automated electronic equipment and/or manual methodologies.
- Performs routine procedures requiring subjective analysis and consults with the technical supervisors and pathologists regarding atypical results.
- Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information.
- Performs statistical analysis relevant to analytical methodologies in use.
- Records appropriate workload statistics on a timely basis.
- Instructs student technicians and staff members as required.
- Counsels, advises, instructs, and provides technical guidance to staff members and/or students as required.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care when performing phlebotomy or other direct patient services.
- Prepares blood samples and body fluids for analysis taking measures to ensure the appropriateness of sample and identity of the patient.
- Uses knowledge of quality control methods in determining the acceptability of results.
- Takes corrective action to identify causes and to correct problems.
- Performs procedures and minor repairs relevant to the routine operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in their assigned sections.
- Meets established TATs during routine and heavy workflow; using good judgment and prioritizes tasks at hand.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
