Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

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Position Overview

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of professional Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance procedures, and principles of performance improvement providing for sound independent work.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
• Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system.

Requirements

• Must currently possess the appropriate certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR).
• B.S. degree in a Biological Sciences-related field and 2-5 years of laboratory experience (especially molecular assays).
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.
• Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions.
• Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with Laboratory Director, Laboratory Supervisor, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization enough to solve testing, quality or customer service problems.
• English Language Proficiency.

Schedule

• Shift 1: Hours will be between 8am to 5pm (with one-hour lunch) Monday through Friday including holidays.
• Shift 2: Hours will be between 8am to 5pm (with one-hour lunch) Tuesday through Saturday including holidays.
• No overtime authorized.
• Location of work will be assigned to employees as needed.

POP: Sept. 19, 2021 - Sept. 30, 2021; 4-12 month options are possible KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.