Job detail

Special Chemistry Medical Technologist/Technician II (Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Assistance)

PathGroup

#Quality Control #Inventory #Compliance Program #Clinical Competency #Specimen Processing #MLT #MLS #Procedure Development

Quick overview

This licensed Medical Technologist is responsible for the daily processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory specimens, performing standard duties without assistance from higher-level technologists. Essential functions include designing and updating testing procedures, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring adherence to all laboratory safety and quality control protocols.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical lab science or medical technology, along with a valid ASCP or AMT certification. Three or more years of related job experience is preferred, and the individual must maintain continuing education requirements for certification and licensure.

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Job description

Job summary

The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) who is responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. The person in this position performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist and will consult Medical Technologist III if necessary.

Essential functions

Performs all duties of a Medical Technologist I without assistance from Medical Technologist III. Displays satisfactory clinical competency on standard procedures.
Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
Design and update procedures to promote maximum efficiency/accuracy of testing and reporting.
Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.

Qualifications

Education & licensure

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology.
Valid ASCP or AMT certification required.
Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.

Requirements

• Three or more years of job-related experience preferred.