Medical Technologist

Description

JOB TITLE: Medical Technologist
LOCATION: Rockville, MD
HOURS: 4 DAY WORK WEEK - Monday - Thursday (Full-Time)
PAY: $35-40/hr depending on experience
FREE PARKING AT ALL 7 OFFICE LOCATIONS!

BENEFITS:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• FSA
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401K Contributions
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Every Friday off
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Parking
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• STD/LTD/ADD Insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in the areas of hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis. Monitor the laboratory quality control data. Assume responsibilities of the Laboratory Manager when absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Director.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion and frequent standing and walking short distances. Requires good eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity in both hands. Requires vision that is correctable to 20/20 with normal color perception. Requires the ability to hear alarms, instrument/analyzer audible alerts and telephone communications. Requires the ability to effectively communicate both orally and written. Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, pathogenic bacteria and toxic substances, i.e. acids & bases.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

(This list is not inclusive)

1. 1. Perform technical laboratory functions1 including quality controls, in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis.
2. 2. Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and unscheduled instrument maintenance in all areas of the laboratory.
3. 3. Accurately interpret and report laboratory results or values
4. 4. Perform Lab Manager duties & responsibilities as assigned.
5. 5.Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety and infection control.
6. 6.Other Duties as Assigned: The assignment of duties to employees is not limited to the content of this job description. Other tasks and assignments may be related to the work usually assigned to the employee, but in some circumstances may be completely unrelated.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1. Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical laboratory procedures, instrumentations and methodologies.
2. 2. Knowledge of quality control procedures and documentation.
3. 3. Skill in performing a wide range of laboratory procedures.
4. 4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, supervisors, and office staff.
5. 5. Skill in identifying and resolving technical problems.
6. 6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
7. 7. Ability to follow written protocols.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science(BS) degree in Medical Technology or related field.

CERTIFICATION

ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) as a Medical Technologist.

DISCLAIMER

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, and working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.