Medical Technologist I, Part Time, Third Shift, Core Lab

Medical Technologist I, Full Time, Third Shift, Core Lab Department

UC Health is hiring a full-time Medical Technologist I for the core lab department for third shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We're offering a $8000 service bonus!

The Medical Technologist I performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies and corrects problems within the scope of training, stays current in laboratory theory and technique, assumes responsibility for problem solving, and requires the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs and reports routine and complex laboratory analyses that require a complex network of steps.
• Uses set protocols and guidelines and independent judgment to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of test results.
• Performs work in an efficient manner by coordinating testing steps to achieve maximum productivity.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks.
• Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
• Maintains currency in the field through completion of all mandatory competencies and training modules, regular review of departmental policies and procedures and participation in continuing education opportunities.
• Performs and records all quality control procedures.
• Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of ongoing problems and resolution of problems.
• Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture within scope of training and demonstrated competency.
• Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit.
• Evaluates samples for acceptability.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry, etc.).
• Preferred: An associate degree in a clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!

Join our team as a Medical Technologist I in our core lab department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teachinga combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 23129
• Job Category Laboratory
• Locations 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US
• Employer University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC
• Cost Center UCMC-332201-Laboratory - Core Lab
• Remote/Hybrid/Onsite Onsite
• Shift Third
• Standard Working Hours 40
• Working Hours 20
• FTE 0.5