Huntsville Memorial Hospital Huntsville , TX 77340
Posted 1 week ago
POSITION PURPOSE
Under general supervision of the Administrative Director of Laboratory, the Medical Technologist is responsible for various chemical, microscopic, and microbiological tests in assigned technical area(s). Researches and utilizes applicable procedures, standards and technical publications in order to work independently.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or required college credits to enter twelve-month internship in approved school of Medical Technology, required. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology preferred.
Experience: One year of hospital laboratory experience preferred
Licensure/Certification: Current MT (ASCP) or equivalent required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, & reaching.
Occasional: lifting, carrying, bending, & squatting,
Visual and hearing acuity required; color vision required for perceiving colors of solutions. Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens.
Huntsville Memorial Hospital