Medical Technologist

Med Tech- BS

Laboratory Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry required. Certification: Certification by ASCP or other nationally recognized certification agency (acceptability of the certifying agency to be determined by the Administrative Director). Certification must be maintained during employment with John D. Archbold Medical Center. Experience: Prefer a minimum of one year's experience as a general Medical Technologist. Required Skills: Must possess the appropriate level of skill and knowledge for laboratory areas including but not limited to hematology, clinical microscopy, immunology, microbiology, chemistry, immunohematology, specimen collection, specimen processing, results reporting, quality assurance, and laboratory safety. Must have the ability to combine the characteristics of a supervisor and bench technologist while maintaining workload and workflow throughout all areas of the laboratory. Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written means. Ability to work independently and to interact professionally with patients, staff, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital department employees. Must have a high degree of integrity, initiative, and self-organization and to make medical and technical judgments as required with and/or without supervisory assistance. Physical Demands: Good physical and mental health ability with no limitations to lift, pull, bend, push & walk moderate distances and to sit for long periods of time using proper body mechanics, visual acuity (with corrective lenses if required) to read printed material and visualize objects, visual acuity to the degree to detect changes in color, hearing ability (with auditory aids if required) to understand speech in a normal speaking voice without visualizing the speaker speaking, ability to ask and answer pertinent questions and relay information, ability to work under stressful conditions and situations, ability to work under close supervision or independently as required, possibility of exposure to potentially hazardous materials, possibility of having to lift objects up to 30 lbs. in weight. Supervises: Medical Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Aides and Assistants, and Phlebotomy Personnel when requested by management personnel. Perks/Benefits: (for eligible employees): Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization, Medical / Dental, Retirement Plan, PTO and paid life insurance