Medical Technologist I
About The Position
The Medical Technologist I supports high-quality testing in a clinical laboratory. The role involves preparing specimens; performing routine and specialized laboratory tests; conducting quality control and troubleshooting quality control errors, maintenance procedures, and laboratory instruments; recognizing and evaluating computer data problems; and performing preventative maintenance. The Medical Technologist communicates technical information to medical and lay audiences, assists with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participates in continuing education, recognizes normal and abnormal values, and models Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline.
- If not certified at hire, obtain certification within the first year of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification, preferred at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare specimens for testing.
- Perform routine laboratory tests.
- Perform specialized laboratory tests.
- Perform quality control and troubleshoot quality control errors.
- Perform maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance.
- Recognize and evaluate computer data problems.
- Troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
- 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
