Medical Technologist

Job Title

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

Full time position responsible for all areas of laboratory testing including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic. Participates in rotating weekend coverage for all departments. Maintain a calm and positive attitude even when dealing with difficult situations. Continually looks for ways to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Assists with development and implementation of new policies or procedures.

This position is onsite 5 days per week in Baltimore, MD.

How You'll Create Impact

• Receive specimens into the lab and verify adequacy for testing.
• Label all specimens with barcodes after entry into the LIS.
• Perform all necessary processing steps to prepare specimens for testing, i.e., centrifugation, mixing, plating of culture specimens, etc.
• Maintain quality assurance logs to document inadequate or missing specimens.
• Perform and document all required instrument maintenance and calibrations as needed.
• Perform and document all required quality control. Assure that testing is not performed until acceptable results are obtained.
• Assist with training and supervision of new employees and lab assistants in all technical areas.
• Participate in and document annual continuing education.
• Perform all testing according to SOPM.
• Enter test results into LIS and verify that results are being entered via the electronic instrument-LIS interface.
• Review and release all test results. Review questionable or critical results with a senior technologist.
• Assure that all critical values are reported to the ordering physician as soon as test results are validated.
• Update patient charts with all notes pertaining to specimen adequacy or specific test information.
• Provide technical information about test results to physicians.
• Participate in individual or group projects or on designated committees when requested to do so by the Technical Supervisor or Lab Manager.
• Performs other duties as required by laboratory director and manager.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong written and verbal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve operating errors.
• Basic understanding of the IT and EMR industry.

Your Background

• Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent with specialized training and/or certification and 1 year of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a chemical, physical or a biological science preferred.
• ASCP/ASM certification preferred.

Travel Expectations

Up to 5%

Expected Compensation Range

$59,000 - $74,000 USD/annual

EOE