Medical Technologist I - Days

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

1d • $32 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized procedures and reviews and approves clinical test results used in patient diagnosis and treatment. The work is conducted according to established protocols in a laboratory performing high-complexity procedures under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988.

The role includes specimen processing and microscopy, testing for infectious agents and antimicrobial susceptibility, and other laboratory procedures. The technologist helps maintain efficient workflow and timely test turnaround, produces and communicates accurate patient reports, reviews documentation for accuracy and completeness, and operates and maintains laboratory equipment. The position also involves troubleshooting technical and administrative problems and initiating corrective action.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position at Holy Cross Hospital. The posted pay range is $32.44–$50.29 per hour; pay depends on experience, skills, education, and location.

Requirements

• Current or eligible ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification as a Medical Technologist; certification-eligible employees must pass the credentialing agency examination within 12 months of employment. Previously certified Medical Technologists who met HEW credentialing requirements may also be considered.
• A qualifying educational pathway: a bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology (Medical Technology), biological science, chemistry, or a related science with satisfactory completion of a clinical laboratory educational rotation; or a baccalaureate degree with specified science and mathematics coursework and successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Technologist program; or a baccalaureate degree with specified coursework and one year of qualifying full-time clinical laboratory experience within the last ten years.
• For the experience-based education pathway, qualifying clinical laboratory experience must be in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, and/or Clinical Microscopy, under the supervision described in the posting.
• New graduate to 5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Ability to work in harmony with other personnel.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Comprehension, skill, and command of oral and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and microscopy, including inoculating solid and liquid media and preparing and examining stained smears and wet preparations.
• Perform tests to detect and/or identify infectious agents.
• Perform tests to determine organism antimicrobial susceptibility.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures in accordance with the primary function, supporting efficient workflow and turnaround times within departmental limits.
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate electronic and/or written patient reports.
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate verbal patient reports with appropriate written or electronic documentation.
• Review patient reports, logs, and other documentation for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, and take corrective action as needed.
• Operate and maintain equipment required by the department, perform preventive and corrective instrument maintenance and repairs, and maintain records of those actions.
• Recognize and troubleshoot technical and administrative problems and initiate corrective action when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance, and voluntary benefits, available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules supporting work/life balance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level