Medical Technologist ASCP

HCA • Overland Park, KS

79d

About The Position

The role of the Medical Technologist ASCP Reg. is to perform pre-analytic testing responsibilities including clerical duties, data entry, specimen collection, and specimen processing; performs waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing on blood and body fluids as defined by CLIA 1988; performs post-analytic responsibilities including test reporting, verification, investigation of technical, instrumental, and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results, and monitoring of quality control; maintains inventory of supplies and reagents; maintains non-analytic equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and centrifuges; maintains a safe work environment and demonstrates professional work habits; participates in performance improvement activities; evaluation of new test methodologies/instrumentation, and management of laboratory data; correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states to determine validity and/or whether follow-up tests should be performed; teaches theory and procedures using educational methodology to clinical laboratory sciences (medical technology) students; assists with the orientation and training of LTA, CLT, MLT, MT non-Reg. and MT Reg. Employees.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science or a bachelor's degree and certification in a sub-specialty area.
• Medical Technologist ASCP, CLS (NCA), or equivalent certification is required.
• No experience required, 1-year lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytic testing responsibilities including clerical duties, data entry, specimen collection, and specimen processing.
• Perform waived, moderate complexity, and high complexity testing on blood and body fluids as defined by CLIA 1988.
• Perform post-analytic responsibilities including test reporting, verification, and investigation of unexpected test results.
• Monitor quality control and maintain inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain non-analytic equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, and centrifuges.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and evaluation of new test methodologies/instrumentation.
• Correlate abnormal laboratory data with pathologic states.
• Teach theory and procedures to clinical laboratory sciences students.
• Assist with the orientation and training of laboratory staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid family leave.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free coverage based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees