Medical Technologist - Evenings - Full-Time
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory tests to obtain data used in diagnosing and treating disease, and analyzes test results to ensure accuracy before reporting. Due to laboratory volumes, blood bank experience is preferred. The position requires one of the following education and experience combinations: a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; 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, and new graduates are accepted. Candidates must be eligible for Medical Technology certification or a relevant subspecialty certification, such as ASCP; certification is preferred but not required. The Medical Technologist performs diagnostic testing on blood and other biological specimens, ensures accurate sample processing and result reporting, maintains laboratory equipment, prepares reagents or media, and conducts quality control procedures. The role may include orienting and supervising students and less experienced personnel, participating in quality improvement and program development, and contributing to continuing education. All roles are expected to demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and a focus on results. The stated pay range is $30.06–$49.29. The final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs. GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.
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.
- Eligible for certification in Medical Technology or a relevant subspecialty, such as ASCP; certification is preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Blood bank experience is preferred.
- Certification in Medical Technology or a relevant subspecialty, such as ASCP, is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform waived, moderate, and highly complex diagnostic testing on blood and other biological specimens, ensuring accurate sample processing, test performance, and reporting of results.
- Calibrate, conduct performance checks on, and maintain clinical laboratory instruments and equipment; recognize and correct basic instrument malfunctions.
- Prepare reagents or media using prescribed procedures or information from the literature.
- Conduct and document quality control procedures for analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products; evaluate results and implement corrective action when indicated.
- Orient and supervise students and new or less-skilled laboratory personnel, including presenting and discussing scientific principles as needed.
- Monitor quality improvement through evaluation of quality control and participate in gathering information on current quality improvement indicators.
- Develop new programs and monitor the effectiveness of changes as a member of a multifunctional team.
- Participate in the Laboratory’s continuing education program, meet its continuing education policy requirements, and share knowledge from seminars and workshops through formal and informal presentations.
- Demonstrate GBMC Values, including respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, ethical behavior, and a focus on results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
