Medical Technologist - PRN - Evening
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosing and treating disease. The technologist analyzes test results to ensure their accuracy before reporting them. The role performs diagnostic testing on blood and other biological specimens, including waived, moderate, and highly complex tests. It ensures accurate sample processing, test performance, and reporting of results. The technologist calibrates, checks the performance of, and maintains laboratory instruments and equipment, and recognizes and corrects basic instrument malfunctions. The role also prepares reagents or media using prescribed procedures or published literature, conducts and documents quality-control procedures, evaluates results, and takes corrective action when indicated. The technologist may orient and supervise students and less-skilled laboratory personnel, monitor quality-improvement processes, contribute to the development and evaluation of new programs, and participate in the laboratory’s continuing education program. Employees are expected to demonstrate GBMC’s values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results. This is a PRN evening position. The pay range is $30.06–$49.29. Final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; or a Bachelor of Science degree in an applicable science plus two additional years of related clinical laboratory experience; or an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology plus four additional years of related clinical laboratory experience.
- Experience requirements depend on education level; new graduates are accepted.
- Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practice of medical laboratory techniques.
- Skill in using, calibrating, and performing basic maintenance on standard medical laboratory equipment.
- Skill in performing medical laboratory tests.
- Skill in using computers and personal productivity applications.
- Written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to report results accurately, orally and in writing.
- Eligibility for certification in Medical Technology or a relevant subspecialty discipline, such as ASCP; certification is preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Medical Technology or a relevant subspecialty discipline, such as ASCP.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic testing, including waived, moderate, and highly complex tests, on blood and other biological specimens.
- Ensures accurate sample processing, performance of tests, and reporting of results.
- Calibrates, conducts performance checks on, and maintains clinical laboratory instruments and equipment; recognizes and corrects basic instrument malfunctions.
- Prepares reagents or media according to prescribed procedures or literature.
- Conducts and documents established quality-control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluates quality-control results and implements corrective action when indicated.
- Orients and supervises students and new or less-skilled laboratory personnel, including explaining scientific principles as needed.
- Monitors quality-improvement processes by evaluating quality control and participates in gathering information on current quality-improvement indicators.
- Develops new programs and monitors the effectiveness of changes as a member of a multifunctional team.
- Participates in the Laboratory’s continuing education program, meets the requirements of the Laboratory Continuing Education Policy, and shares knowledge gained through seminars and workshops in formal or informal presentations.
- Demonstrates GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.
