Medical Technologist
About The Position
Medical Technologist Will Be Responsible For: Obtains or receives specimens, performs a variety of standardized tests including advanced and specialized tests using techniques and equipment. Interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits. Enters data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into medical record within required timeframes. Conducts maintenance, performance checks and calibrates instruments in one or more laboratory area. Recognizes biohazards specimens and processes the specimen accordingly. Evaluates media, reagents and standards according to established criteria. Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, instruments, reagents, media and other products. Evaluates results of quality control, implements corrective action when indicated, and documents action. Assesses the validity of laboratory results through correlation of data with patient chart information.
Requirements
- B.A. or B.S. Degree; Degree in Medical Technology preferred.
- Must be registered with American Society of Pathologists or be registered with an equivalent national registry.
- One year of clinical internship, experience in Laboratory procedures required.
Responsibilities
- Obtains or receives specimens
- Performs a variety of standardized tests including advanced and specialized tests using techniques and equipment.
- Interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
- Enters data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into medical record within required timeframes.
- Conducts maintenance, performance checks and calibrates instruments in one or more laboratory area.
- Recognizes biohazards specimens and processes the specimen accordingly.
- Evaluates media, reagents and standards according to established criteria.
- Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, instruments, reagents, media and other products.
- Evaluates results of quality control, implements corrective action when indicated, and documents action.
- Assesses the validity of laboratory results through correlation of data with patient chart information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
