Medical Technologist - Microbiology - Full Time

Guthrie Careers • Sayre, OK

90d

About The Position

This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus and up to $20,000 in student loan repayment! Performs laboratory tests and related computer, clerical and technical functions independent of direct supervision while following established procedures and protocols. Required to exercise independent judgment and good judgment with interpretation of testing or quality control, maintenance and repair of equipment and records, and actively perform quality assurance activities. Technologist may also function (when qualified) as charge/lead technologist, educator, or researcher within the laboratory settings. Any technologist will be expected to be able to assist the Lab Manager in all phases of section operations.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the ASCP Board of Registry or Board eligible preferred.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in the physical sciences may be considered with relevant experience in a clinical laboratory.
• A year’s internship in a clinical laboratory School of Medical Technology is highly preferred.
• Medical technologists meeting the criteria for licensure by the NYSDOH are preferred.
• If working at a NY lab site, a NY license is required.
• A candidate licensed as a Medical Technologist in NYSDOH will be considered with or without a bachelor’s degree.
• A candidate that has HEW certification as a Medical Technologist may be considered.
• Annually a minimum of 12 CEU’s are required.
• Transcript required for education verification.
• A working knowledge of all sections of the laboratory is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes equipment malfunction and performs troubleshooting and documents corrective actions taken.
• Contacts technical service and the Lab Manager regarding potential repairs.
• Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity and sensitivity and specific factors that might influence test results in a competent manner.
• Participates/assists in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory.
• Incorporates educational techniques in the instruction of new employees or students in the laboratory’s instructional activities.
• Recognizes abnormal and critical results and communicates and documents them following good patient care, regulatory and procedural needs.
• Provides direction and guidance to medical laboratory technicians and other support personnel.
• Properly organizes, prioritizes, distributes, and acts on laboratory workload.
• Documents unusual situations and/or required nonconformities and reports or refers to appropriate person or manager.
• Maintains an adequate supply of materials and either orders or makes recommendations to the Lab Manager.
• Maintains a clean, neat work area during and at the end of scheduled work period.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the section and testing status to incoming shift.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
• Collects data, prepares charts, runs tests, and makes recommendations on new or different test procedures to the Lab Supervisor.
• Observes proper safety practices in performance of job duties.
• Maintains a professional, mature, positive attitude while performing job.
• May be required to collect blood/other samples from patients.
• May be required to work holidays, weekends, evenings, or night shift depending on job assignment.
• Attends in-service classes or workshops relevant to the job and maintains required CEU’s.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to include but not limited to typing, filing, answering telephones, and other duties as assigned.
• Competently performs routine and complex laboratory procedures, both manual and automated.
• Verifies all specimen identification and related orders when dealing with specimens drawn or received.
• Maintains proper specimen identification throughout all laboratory processes.
• Utilizes the computer and various functions appropriately and efficiently.
• Performs, analyzes, and documents quality control data, makes judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Performs and documents maintenance checks and adjustments on all appropriate instruments and equipment.
• If applicable, performs accurate patient registration / including knowledge of insurance codes and billing procedures.
• If applicable, performs order entry / transcription of orders, routing of orders and cancellations per established procedures.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• $20,000 in student loan repayment

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree