Medical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Medical Technologists (MT) to support laboratory operations in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and supporting accurate and timely patient care decisions.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options available, including:

• 3x12-hour shifts, or

• 7 on / 7 off (combination of 3x12s and 4x10s), or

• 4x10-hour shifts, four days per week

Candidates must be flexible with days and shift times as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and procedures to identify normal and abnormal components, including blood grouping, typing, compatibility testing, and cell morphology studies

• Perform, monitor, and review quality control testing; investigate and correct out-of-range results

• Participate in scheduled and unscheduled instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, and quality data analysis

• Prepare solutions, reagents, stains, and supplies necessary for testing

• Review accession logs, reports, and computer-generated data for accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting

• Ensure laboratory testing environments meet required standards (temperature, humidity, air circulation, specimen integrity, etc.)

• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports to support patient treatment decisions

• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary puncture following all safety and infection control procedures

• Educate patients and families on specimen collection and aftercare

• Properly label and process specimens to ensure accurate identification

• Participate in departmental orientation, training, quality assurance, and continuing education programs

• Maintain professional competency through required education, staff meetings, and in-service training

• Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment & Systems

Experience with the following equipment is preferred:

• Ortho 7600, Ortho 5600, Ortho Vision

• Sysmex 1000, Sysmex CA600

• ID Now, Clinitek Advantus

• MedTox, iStat, Bactec

EMR: RMPS

Requirements

• Medical Technologist certification (ASCP required)

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience

• BLS certification

• Strong understanding of laboratory testing methodologies and quality control procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with laboratory technologies and testing methods

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in test results

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Skilled in handling a wide range of laboratory instruments and equipment