Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities Following the laboratory’s procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results. Following the laboratory’s quality control policies. Documenting all quality controls activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance. Identifying indicators that may impact test performance or reporting of test results and either making corrections or notifying Lab Supervisor. Ordering, receiving, and distributing laboratory stock as needed in laboratory and treatment area. Understanding all checklists and being able to perform all duties on the checklists associated with the position. Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA. Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions. Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere. Completing other duties as directed. Qualifications and Requirements Employee must be at least 18 years of age. High school graduate or equivalent. Keyboarding experience required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. One year of clerical experience preferred. One year of clinical experience preferred. Minimum 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in chemistry, biology or related science. Completion of clinical rotations in the areas of microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry and hematology; or fifty week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course and meet qualifications for military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist. Registered Medical Technologists (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technicians (M.L.T.) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other recognized certification agency of medical laboratory professionals preferred. Registry-eligible technologists are encouraged to apply. Salary Salary Range: $32.00 - $36.50, depending on experience. Benefits and Compensation Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only). 401(k) retirement plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify). Paid annual leave, overtime pay, double time compensation for all holidays worked. Bonuses: Recruitment bonus Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only) Weekend bonus (center employees only) #J-18808-Ljbffr