Medical Technologist

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week Day Shift Onsite Overview The Medical Technologist performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The role involves assisting in the collection, processing, and analysis of tests ordered by a physician. Medical Technologists must recognize interdependencies of tests and understand physiological conditions that affect results, enabling physicians to determine disease presence, extent, and cause. Responsibilities Utilizes independent judgment in performing both routine and complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Exercises professional judgment in prioritizing and evaluating varying test requests efficiently. Follows procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens. Performs analytical testing procedures with accuracy and precision. Demonstrates scientific knowledge of testing principles, analytic procedures, and results, allowing appropriate interpretation in conjunction with disease and physiology; integrates multiple data to resolve problems. Implements and monitors quality control, new equipment, and/or methods. Performs tasks efficiently and maintains the work area. Participates in education efforts of the department. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psycho-social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. Other duties as required. Key Qualifications Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting, including recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines. Experience working with all levels within an organization. Experience in healthcare. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or another relevant science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria. Certification: Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technologist level, or grandfathered at the Technologist level prior to 2004; certification must be obtained within 12 months from the start date in the position. Years of relevant experience: 2 or more years preferred. Years of experience supervising: None. Status: Onsite #J-18808-Ljbffr Akron Children’s Hospital