Laboratory - Medical Lab Technician
About The Position
Medical Technologists support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities. Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season, all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. If this is a problem, please ensure travelers do not confirm a new or ext assignment during the season. Hurricane season runs from June through November each year. The peak months for hurricane activity are August and September.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP BOC or equivalent or relevant specialty lab certification
- Chemistry experience
- Must include all RTO at time of submission
- Must be aware that during hurricane season, all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years experience
- Hematology and/or Chemistry Experience
Responsibilities
- Prepare specimens for testing
- Perform routine laboratory tests
- Perform specialized laboratory tests
- Perform quality control
- Troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures
- Recognize and evaluate computer data problems
- Troubleshoot laboratory instruments
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Communicate technical information to medical and lay persons
- Assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures
- Participate in continuing education
- Recognize normal and abnormal values
- Model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities
- May be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
