Medical Technologist

Southwest General•Middleburg Heights, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years! The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing for all CLIA complexity levels. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. Evaluates and resolves technical problems requiring independent judgment and critical thinking skills. Performs and evaluates quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement functions. Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Southwest General’s fully automated laboratory serves all areas of the health system including the emergency departments with blood bank, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, histology and more. With many of our techs being generalists, our laboratory is a great place to learn and grow and we welcome both new and experienced lab professionals.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology with specific required courses plus one (1) year ASCP approved Medical Technology training program required.
Graduate of an Approved Medical Technology Internship Program or applicable work experience with (MT) certificate.
Registry Eligible or Medical Technician Certified, MT (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist Certified, MLS (ASCP) or Medical Technician Certified, MT (AMT) required.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory testing for all CLIA complexity levels.
Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.
Evaluates and resolves technical problems requiring independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
Performs and evaluates quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement functions.
Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.