MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Full-time - Entry Level

Oak Ridge, TN

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Technologist position at Methodist Medical Center involves performing routine and complex tests in various laboratory sections including blood bank, serology-urinalysis, coagulation, chemistry, hematology, and microbiology. The role requires the use of both manual and automated procedures to ensure high-quality results. The position is full-time, requiring 80 hours per pay period on day shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. The Medical Center is known for its advanced medical treatments and has a robust infrastructure with over 800 employees and numerous specialties.

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality work with speed and accuracy.
• Assumes responsibility for proper quality control measures.
• Performs and records quality control data and reports results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots instruments and reagent problems and performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Properly operates equipment, performs preventative maintenance and records action taken.
• Assists in the training of MLT students and new employees as assigned by the technical specialist.
• Notifies physician or designated nurse when panic values are observed in testing.
• Exercises use of cost conscious methods as set forth by the technical specialist.
• Assumes responsibility for the area in the absence of the technical specialist.
• Performs work using independent judgment and organizational skills to meet established deadlines.
• Collects blood specimens as necessary using established techniques for the various age groups assigned.
• Performs and documents Quality Control functions under the direction of the technical specialist.
• Assists technical specialist with work assignments and technical oversight of testing staff.
• Remains mentally alert and maintains concentration with attention to detail for prolonged periods.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in the State of Tennessee as a medical technologist.
• Must possess knowledge obtained by formal education, previous experience, or on-the-job training of instruments and quality control methods.
• Must possess knowledge of blood bank, hematology, serology, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology.
• Must have or acquire the computer skills necessary to perform assigned duties.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced MTs
• $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grad MTs