Medical Technologist I
About The Position
Medical technologist support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares 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.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or scientific discipline with 0-1 year experience.
- Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a recognized Certification Examination for Medical Technologist (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS).
- Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC).
- If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Prepares 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
