Medical Technologist- Days

Trinity Health•Silver Spring, MD

22h•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist works in the Microbiology Department in Silver Spring, performing specimen processing, microscopy, and routine and specialized laboratory procedures. The role includes detecting and identifying infectious agents, determining antimicrobial susceptibility, maintaining reliable test workflows and turnaround times, producing and reviewing patient reports, and operating and maintaining laboratory equipment. The technologist supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, education and training, and safe and efficient use of laboratory resources. The position is part time, primarily every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday during the day, with other shifts as needed to meet patient service needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Technology (Medical Technology), biological science, chemical science, or a related science, with satisfactory completion of a clinical laboratory educational rotation; or an alternative qualifying education and experience pathway described in the posting.
One qualifying alternative pathway is a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, including biological science, chemistry, and mathematics courses, plus successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Technologist program.
Another qualifying alternative pathway is a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, including specified coursework in biological science (including microbiology), chemistry, and mathematics, plus one year of acceptable full-time clinical laboratory experience within the last ten years in specified laboratory disciplines. Clinical rotations or professional experience must be supervised by a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology or an appropriately board-certified medical scientist and a certified medical technologist.
New graduate to five years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Current or eligible ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification as a Medical Technologist. Certification-eligible employees must pass the credentialing agency’s certification or qualifying examination within 12 months of employment. Previously certified Medical Technologists meeting HEW credentialing requirements may be considered.
Ability to work in harmony with other personnel.
Basic computer literacy.
Comprehension, skill, and command of oral and written English communication.
Demonstrated competence in the full range of routine and specialized Clinical Bacteriology procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Serology/Immunology, Molecular, TB/Mycology, or willingness to train and work in these areas.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen processing and microscopy, including inoculating solid and liquid media and preparing and examining stained smears and wet preparations.
Perform tests to detect and/or identify infectious agents and determine organism antimicrobial susceptibility.
Perform routine and specialized procedures in accordance with the department’s scope of service and established turnaround-time requirements.
Produce accurate, clear, and concise written or electronic patient reports and provide verbal reports with appropriate documentation.
Review patient reports and logs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, and take corrective action as needed.
Operate and maintain department equipment, perform preventive and corrective maintenance or repairs, and document actions.
Recognize and troubleshoot technical and administrative problems and initiate corrective action.
Participate in the department’s quality assurance and improvement program, maintain related records, follow policies and procedures, and assist in establishing quality control programs.
Participate in education programs and maintain current knowledge of hospital, departmental, external agency, technical, administrative, safety, and regulatory policies.
Communicate with physicians, laboratorians, health care professionals, and other professionals about patient care issues.
Use time, materials, and equipment efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively; work with infectious and hazardous substances.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting, and patient-result recordkeeping.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, correct them or promptly notify the appropriate MT III, Laboratory Manager, Director, or Laboratory Pathologist.
Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications and ensure results are not reported until corrective actions are complete and the system is functioning properly.
Assist with training and competency evaluation of testing personnel, including documenting the performance of personnel responsible for patient testing.
Assist in evaluating test methodologies for clinical use and verifying test procedures and laboratory test performance characteristics.
Incorporate the goals, mission, and Organization Integrity Plan of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital into daily work.
Perform proper inventory, maintenance, and storage of media, reagents, supplies, equipment, and records; perform other related duties as assigned.