Medical Technologist

Description:

Under general supervision, performs routine and complex analytic procedures on blood and/or other body fluids or specimens, involving manual techniques or the use of laboratory instruments and information systems

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex biological, chemical, cytological, hematological, histologic, immunological, microscopic, and/or bacteriological tests procedures on laboratory specimens, using manual or automated techniques and information systems, for the purpose of diagnosing, preventing, or treatment of disease.

• The Medical Technologist is qualified to perform all duties of the Medical Technologist job, and in a given job situation may or may not perform all of the duties; actual duties will pertain to the specific Medical Technologist position.

• Applies knowledge, training, and independent clinical judgment to take action and/or develop solutions.

• Collaborates with leadership staff to improve processes and resolve problems, including: Evaluating instrument performance and quality control results to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all analytic data prior to release; Correlating results with other lab data and/or disease states; Identification of technical, instrument, pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results.

• Performs calibration, preventive maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instruments and/or laboratory information systems.

• Following successful completion of competency testing may perform processing, testing, and reporting without direct supervision.

• Complies with established departmental and institutional policies and procedures, including compliance, quality assessment and improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

• Participates in various quality assessment and improvement activities including, proficiency testing, gathering data for quality assurance monitors, developing and adhering to safe work practices, participating in quality improvement committees, and successfully completes regular competency assessments.

• Maintains the laboratory and procedures in inspection ready condition.

• Communicates with internal and external customers, including nurses, physicians and other health care workers concerning laboratory results, procedures, technology, and related issues.

• Provides direction and guidance for questions and/or problems referred by medical laboratory technicians or other staff.

• Assists in the development and/or designing of new test procedures and/or methodologies.

• Participates in the evaluation, correlation, and introduction of new instruments or procedures.

• Helps validate new laboratory information system software.

• Prepares and maintains documentation as needed.

• Participates in the instruction (theory and practice) of laboratory science to students, residents and new employees.

• Attends, participates in, and presents department continuing education and in-service programs.

• May perform phlebotomy or other related duties as assigned or requested.

One 3rd shift need

• 2300-0700; 2 weekends per month

One 2nd shift need

• 1400- 2230; 2 weekends per month

Skills:

pathology

Top Skills Details:

pathology

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must Have:

Six months experience in a medical laboratory setting

Certification at the technologist level from a nationally recognized agency, such as ASCP, NCA, ASM, AABB, ACS, or HEW

Completion of accredited Bachelor's Degree program in medical technology, medical laboratory sciences, or clinical laboratory sciences

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent

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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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