Microbiology Medical Technologist ( Sign-On Bonus / Relocation Assistance )

Medical Technologist

The person in this position is a licensed Medical Technologist (MT) who is responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis and results reporting. The person in this position performs the standard duties of a Medical Technologist with assistance of Medical Technologist III Lead.

Essential functions include:

• Receive and process specimens according to department protocols.
• Design and update procedures to promote maximum efficiency/accuracy of testing and reporting.
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Identify and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individual.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Work with other departments within PathGroup and its subsidiaries.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Must perform within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.

Education and licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology.
• Valid ASCP or AMT certification required.
• Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure.

Requirements:

• One year of job-related experience preferred.
• Students or recent graduates who are eligible to sit for their ASCP or AMT certification exams are welcome to apply.