Medical Technologist
About The Position
This is medical technology work performing diagnostic laboratory tests in the analysis of human tissue and body fluids in a clinical laboratory. This position’s primary focus will be validation, procedural documentation, testing and reporting of antimicrobial resistant Gonorrhea and other STI’s in support of CDC’s HAl program. An employee in this class performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests in a variety of fields, which may include clinical chemistry, microbiology, mycobacteria testing (where appropriate), immunology, urinalysis, and hematology. Work may include providing technical guidance to lower-level technicians. Work is performed under the general direction of a technical supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to care for and use laboratory equipment
- Ability to use the microscope and accessory equipment
- Ability to accurately identify bacteria and other micro-organisms
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or one of the biological or chemical sciences from an accredited college or university
Nice To Haves
- ASCP Certification preferred, not required.
- If ASCP Certified, salary will be adjusted and reflected accordingly.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests in the fields of clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, molecular microbiology and urinalysis
- Performs tests requiring use of automated equipment such as automated testing platforms, immunoassay analyzers and microbiology manual procedures
- Performs complex tests requiring use of pipettors, dilutors, spectrophotometers and microscopes
- Conducts standardized laboratory tests to identify the origins or causes of disease states by following laboratory procedures for specimen handling and test analysis
- Validates, reports, and maintains records of examinations conducted and patient test results
- Shipping and Handling of dangerous goods.
- Complies with established policies and procedures for quality control, quality assurance and safety
- Performs and documents quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance activities
- Prepares special culture media, solutions, reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures
- Assists lower-level technical personnel in troubleshooting; provides technical guidance and reviews their work
- Performs related work as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
