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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or other science related fields
• Exhibits the ability to work with computer programs and computer controlled equipment.
• Exhibits the ability to handle and interpret data, multitask, and maintains confidential material.
• Exhibits good laboratory technique and safety practices.
• Exhibits good communication, technical and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Mass spectrometry or Cellular experience preferred
• Medical Technologist (MT) - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs routine to moderately complex diagnostic tests or procedures as assigned and reports results through appropriate channels.
• Completes, evaluates and records all appropriate quality controls and quality assurance markers.
• Activates troubleshooting procedures when necessary.
• Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
• Performs preventative/safety maintenance on equipment and maintains a safe, clean and efficient work environment.
• Takes initiative in problem solving equipment failures to the extent capable.
• Communicates unresolved issues to supervisor or designee.
• Complies with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other laboratory and hospital safety standards 100% of the time.
• Notifies supervisor of unsafe events.
• Responsibly controls and maintains inventory.
• Trains others to perform this responsibility when assigned.
• Provides professional, courteous and calm customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Identifies appropriate resources and sources for re-directed inquiries.
• Regularly reviews operational procedure manuals.
• Maintains individual annual technical competency assessments.
• Actively identifies and pursues learning needs.
• Actively participates in departmental and continuing education meetings.
• Successfully completes 12 units of approved continuing education activities during evaluation cycle.

Benefits

• Annual influenza vaccine