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Medical Technologist

Lifepoint Health

#Healthcare #ASCP #AMT #Transfusions #Medical Technologist #Blood samples #Diagnostic testing #Quality assurance #Specimen collection

Quick overview

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring various disease states. Operates laboratory equipment, analyzes test results for accuracy, and documents findings according to organizational standards.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree and a Medical Technologist license through ASCP or AMT. Candidates must possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work effectively in a stressful environment.

bachelor degreeCritical thinkingAutomated testingQuality assuranceSpecimen collectionData documentationDecisive judgmentDiagnostic testingSample preparationLaboratory equipment operationBlood analysis

Job description

11125 Medical Technologist Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.
Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Bachelor’s degree Preferred License: Medical Technologist License through ASCP or AMT Preferred ; Licensure to reflect education requirement Certifications: N/A Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing.
Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities.
Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards.
Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment.
Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the physician or registered nurse.
Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.
Non-Essential Functions

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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