MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - EVENINGS-FT

Highmark Health•Pine Bluff, AR

49d•Onsite

About The Position

What You Should Know About the Medical Technologist:Typical Hours: 2:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m., or 10:30 p.m.- 7:00 a.m.This position is based within Jefferson Regional Laboratory DepartmentJob Summary:The Medical Technologist accurately and promptly, performs a variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This role requires adherence to strict quality control procedures, a commitment to patient safety, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver accurate and timely results. Medical Technologist Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Laboratory Sciences, including completion of one-year training in an approved school of medical technology and eligible for registration with ASCPCertification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS by the ASCP) preferred. This is a safety sensitive position. Minimum Requirements:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and medical terminologyPreferred Requirements:One or more years experience working as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory setting that includes the performance of high complexity testing. Proficiency in using laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical recordsBenefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsurancePaid Time OffMatching Retirement PlansTuition ReimbursementCareer growthAnd much, much, more!Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Laboratory Sciences, including completion of one-year training in an approved school of medical technology and eligible for registration with ASCP
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle stressful situations calmly
Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, and medical terminology

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS by the ASCP) preferred.
One or more years experience working as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory setting that includes the performance of high complexity testing.
Proficiency in using laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical records

Responsibilities

performs a variety of chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
adherence to strict quality control procedures
commitment to patient safety
collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver accurate and timely results