Medical Lab Tech - ASCP - Chemistry - Evenings

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. This position performs functional duties in the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases in the Laboratory Path of Work flow. May be required to share responsibility to delegate work assignments for self and coworkers in the absence of a supervisor or lead. Must comply with the CLIA standards, listed as responsibilities under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing and 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and successful completion of a Medical Technology program which is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), or Associate’s degree in a laboratory related science such as Biology or Chemistry and equivalent training, education, and experience (such as military training)
• Six months full time clinical laboratory experience required. The clinical laboratory experience gained during the accrediated Medical Technology program will satisfy the experience requirement
• ASCP certification or equivalent nationally recognized MLT certification or equivalent categorical certification required
• Working knowledge of general types of laboratory equipment (centrifuge, microscope, etc.) keyboard, LIS, calculators, fax, auto analyzers
• Basic computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner
• Performs functional duties in the Pre-Analytic, Analytic, and Post-Analytic phases in the Laboratory Path of Work flow
• May be required to share responsibility to delegate work assignments for self and coworkers in the absence of a supervisor or lead
• Must comply with the CLIA standards, listed as responsibilities under 42CFR493.1495 for high complexity testing and 42CFR493.1425 for moderate complexity testing personnel

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees