Medical Technologist, Part-time

Medical Technologist

The Medical Technologist (MT) uses pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of the examination, such as judgment, specimen acceptability, and clinical condition to examine materials or specimens taken from the human body to provide information or materials in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of a disease or the assessment of a medical condition as required by a physician.

Routinely performs clinical analyses in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and urinalysis by initializing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.

The MT is responsible for:

• Collecting, receiving, and processing of specimens.
• Verifying specimens are correctly and completely labeled upon receipt.
• Evaluating specimens for appropriateness and taking necessary corrective action and documenting accordingly.
• Prioritizing specimens processing based on established priorities.
• Aliquoting specimens according to established protocols.
• Performing all aspects of analytical testing appropriate for the specific laboratory section.
• Analyzing laboratory samples for technical review and interpretation.
• Evaluating quality control and performing maintenance on instrumentation and equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining adequate stock of reagents, standards, and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstations and notifying the supervisor of any shortages or problems.
• Recognizing test system performance problems and taking necessary corrective action.
• Reviewing and evaluating results for completeness, correctness, and consistency within defined tests.
• Reporting all test results in the laboratory information system according to laboratory policies and procedures, within stated turnaround times, and following appropriate backup procedures during computer downtimes.
• Establishing and monitoring programs that ensure data accuracy and quality assurance.
• Reviewing pending logs and follow-ups to ensure pending tests are completed and/or canceled when appropriate.
• Initiating and documenting troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
• Analyzing lab reports for accuracy.
• Storing specimens and related materials according to protocols for location and duration.
• Ensuring the laboratory is inspection ready at all times.

Education:

• Certification with American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• CPR preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health technologies or science
• Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript
• Previous experience in a hospital laboratory or clinical laboratory preferred

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $28-42, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.