Part-Time Medical Technologist - MUSCP
About The Position
Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in diagnosing and monitoring disease. Follows standardized procedures, prepares specimens, and analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. Supports high-quality testing in a clinical laboratory by performing routine tests, quality control, and maintenance procedures; identifying computer data problems; troubleshooting laboratory instruments; communicating technical information to medical and lay audiences; assisting with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures; participating in continuing education; and recognizing normal and abnormal values.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline.
- No prior experience required.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification; if not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.
- Ability to perform duties while standing, walking, and sitting; bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, use both hands and legs, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to qualify physically for respirator use initially and as required.
- Corrected 20/40 vision; ability to recognize objects close at hand and at a distance.
- Ability to work in a latex-safe environment and indoors.
- Frequently lift, lower, push, pull, or carry objects weighing approximately 50 pounds unassisted; exert up to 50 pounds of force; and lift 25 pounds from 36 inches to overhead.
- Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined or cramped spaces.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP BOC Medical Laboratory Scientist certification, equivalent certification, or relevant categorical certification at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare specimens for testing.
- Perform routine laboratory tests.
- Perform quality control and maintenance procedures.
- Recognize computer data problems and 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.
- Analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
