Medical Technologist

The Cancer & Hematology Centers • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs testing on patient specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and reports the results. Responsibilities also include performing quality control procedures and instrumentation maintenance. The technologist assists the laboratory manager in maintaining an efficient and effective laboratory operation. The position requires exercise of independent judgment and discretion. This is a full-time Medical Technologist working 40 hours/week at our Kenmoor campus and East as secondary location. The days to work are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm. No weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree and successful completion of medical technologist internship.
• Must pass registry exam and have current certification.
• Must be ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certified or equivalent.
• Knowledge of various chemistry and hematology instrumentation required.
• Experience using laboratory information system(LIS) is required.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to distinguish all colors of the spectrum.
• Knowledge of microscope usage a must.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize workload.
• Must be ble to tolerate standing 90% of the workday.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
• Good phlebotomy skills required.
• Maintenance of yearly competencies required.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills in order to deal with various personality types of physicians, staff and patients.
• Required to follow all CLIA laboratory regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Excellent people skills a plus.
• Self motivated employee with willingness to accept and make changes.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned technical assays according to established procedures and report tests after verifying the validity of patient results prior to reporting.
• Prepares specimens for analysis and performs testing maintaining the highest level of quality and the most efficient use of resources.
• Maintains all equipment according to maintenance schedule and records function checks. Takes remedial action when indicated.
• Performs and records quality control and proficiency tests. Takes appropriate corrective action when QC fails.
• Properly collect patient specimens including patient preparation, labeling, handling and transportation.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in the laboratory field by attending job related seminars or by reading appropriate journals and publications.
• Communicates and interacts with peers and other departments in a manner that is viewed as having a positive effect on patient services and CHC staff morale.
• Interacts effectively with patients/family members and demonstrates sensitivity in regards to cultural diversity, age specific needs and confidentiality.
• Function as a team member by expanding her responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level