Medical Technologist I- 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri ,Every 3rd Weekend
About The Position
Medical Technologist I supports high-quality testing in a clinical laboratory. The role prepares specimens; performs routine and specialized laboratory testing and quality control; troubleshoots quality-control errors, maintenance procedures, computer data problems, and laboratory instruments; and performs 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. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is identified as second shift, Monday through Friday, with every third weekend. The role may require rotating shifts and overtime. Employment is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related medical or scientific discipline.
- 0–1 year of experience.
- Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a recognized certification examination for Medical Technologist, 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.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- Ability to meet the stated physical, sensory, and vision requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted infrequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
- Ability to be physically qualified for respirator use, initially and as required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare specimens for testing.
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests.
- Perform quality control and troubleshoot quality-control errors and maintenance procedures.
- Recognize and evaluate computer data problems.
- Troubleshoot laboratory instruments and 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
