Medical Technologist- I Full-Time
About The Position
The Medical Technologist supports high-quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. The role prepares specimens; performs routine and specialized laboratory tests; conducts quality control; troubleshoots quality-control errors, laboratory instruments, and maintenance procedures; recognizes and evaluates computer data problems; and performs preventative maintenance. The Medical Technologist communicates technical information to medical and lay audiences, assists in 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 with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related medical or scientific discipline, with 0–1 year of experience. Applicants must meet the educational requirements for and pass a recognized Medical Technologist certification examination. ASCP Board of Certification is required; candidates who are not yet certified must be registry eligible and obtain certification within their first year of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related medical or scientific discipline.
- 0–1 year of experience.
- Meet the educational requirements for and pass a recognized certification examination for Medical Technologist, also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
- ASCP Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) certification; if not certified, must be registry eligible and obtain certification within the first year of employment.
- Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, fine and gross motor tasks, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
- Ability to maintain required corrected vision, color discrimination, depth perception, peripheral vision, hearing, and tactile sensory functions.
- 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.
- 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
