Medical Technologist II

Tulane University • Covington, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs blood and body fluid testing and cultures for diagnostic and research procedures, including complete blood counts (CBC’s), clinical chemistries, and bacterial cultures. The role involves working in Biosafety Level 2 and Level 3 facilities with a broad range of pathogens, including select agents. Responsibilities include correlating and interpreting data, investigating problems, performing equipment maintenance, preparing reagents, instructing new employees and students, data entry, and interpreting test results. The position requires willingness to work in both Biosafety Level 2 and Level 3 laboratories, wear personal protective equipment, and comply with the TNPRC drug and alcohol policy. Minimal weekend and holiday coverage is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Medical Technology Program.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Technologist Program.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Association of Bioanalyts (AAB).

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years experience with tests commonly used in the clinical laboratory (hematology, chemistry and microbiology) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood and body fluid testing and cultures for diagnostic and research procedures.
• Conducts complete blood counts (CBC’s), clinical chemistries, and bacterial cultures.
• Works in a Biosafety Level 2 and Level 3 facility.
• Works with a broad range of pathogens implicated in human and animal disease, as well as emerging diseases, some of which may be select agents.
• Correlates and interprets data based on knowledge of techniques, principles and instruments.
• Investigates problems.
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Prepares reagents.
• Instructs new employees and students.
• Performs data entry.
• Interprets test results.
• Wears provided personal protective equipment.
• Participates in and is compliant with the TNPRC drug and alcohol policy.

What This Job Offers

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