Medical Technologist

About the position

The MT uses pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of the examination, such as judgment, specimen acceptability and clinical condition to examine materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information or materials in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition as required by a physician. Routinely performs clinical analyses in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis by initializing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, and processes specimens.
• Verifies specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt.
• Evaluates specimens for appropriateness and takes necessary corrective action and documents accordingly.
• Prioritizes specimens processing based on established priorities.
• Aliquots specimens according to established protocols.
• Performs all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section.
• Analyzes laboratory samples for technical review and interpretation.
• Evaluates quality control and performs maintenance on instrumentation and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstations and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems.
• Recognizes test system performance problems and takes necessary corrective action.
• Reviews and evaluates results for completeness, correctness and consistency within defined tests.
• Reports all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turnaround times, and follows appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes.
• Establishes and monitors programs that ensure data accuracy and quality assurance.
• Reviews pending logs and follow-ups to ensure pending tests are completed and/or canceled when appropriate.
• Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
• Analyzes lab reports for accuracy.
• Stores specimens and related materials (blood, slides, etc.) according to protocols for location and duration.
• Ensures the laboratory is inspection ready at all times.

Requirements

• Certification with American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or NCA - National Credentialing Agency.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies or science.
• Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Ability to analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability and to act on critical values in a timely manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on analyzers.
• Ability to perform clinical diagnostic testing on patients samples working in a stat environment.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.