Lead Medical Technician

Lead Medical Technician

A Few Words About Us - Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Job Description

Client: Direct Client

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: Memphis - TN

Duration: Full Time Position

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Technologist performs analytical testing of patient specimens and assures quality of the results through proper quality measures, training, and demonstrated competencies.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs laboratory testing according to laboratory procedures

Judges whether the results are abnormal/critical and takes appropriate action internally/externally according to laboratory guidelines. Records results of tests with all supporting documentation for clinical interpretation

Performs regularly scheduled quality control, preventative maintenance, and calibration of equipment according to laboratory guidelines. Performs all troubleshooting and repair

Performs pre-analytical duties as needed, including but not limited to processing specimens, data entry, and stocking/preparing supplies

Maintains all regulatory standards and Good Laboratory Practices

Participates in continuing education including training program expanding scope of knowledge

Regular attendance and timeliness is essential

Follows all company safety policies & other safety precautions within work area

Ability to work Tuesday thru Saturday and occasional Sundays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within the Position Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Job requires employee to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area. Job requires employee to remain on his or her feet in an upright position for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work area.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or in one of the biological, chemical or physical sciences AND completion of a medical laboratory technologist training program OR

A baccalaureate degree, MLT/CLT certification, 3 years of full time clinical laboratory work experience and completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a laboratory science education program OR

A baccalaureate degree, completion of the 50 week military laboratory training program, 3 years of full time clinical laboratory work experience and completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a laboratory science education program OR

A baccalaureate degree, 5 years of full time clinical laboratory work experience and completion of science coursework equivalent to that required in a laboratory science education program

Must be eligible for or possess current registration/certification as a Medical Technologist MT (i.e. ASCP or NCA)

Must be eligible for or possess an active TN license as a Medical Technologist

TN Supervisory license preferred