Medical Technologist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Medical Technologist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Performs quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration as required;
- Maintains and monitors required records and files, written or electronic;
- Collecting and studying blood samples to determine morphology;
- Accepts, verifies and processes incoming blood and blood components or samples of the same;
- Cross-matching blood for transfusions;
- Proactively informing Customer Service of any issues which may cause late results;
- Responsible for performing clinical laboratory testing for all patient types in a timely, efficient and accurate manner;
- Accurately documenting all assay components for maximum sample and run traceability;
- Collects and processes specimens;
- Performs waived, moderate and high complexity tests in accordance with state, federal and other regulatory requirements;
- Overseeing technical aspects of assigned assays and the work of other technologists on those assays;
- Ordering and maintaining supplies required for assigned tests;
- Operating all laboratory equipment and software according to approved procedures;
- Leading and participating in project based and improvement work;
- Day Shifts Monday- Friday!.
Requirements:
- NYS licensed;
- Skill in identifying and resolving technical problems;
- Ability to organize work for timely completion;
- Age Specific Competence Requirement: Specimens are obtained from infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults;
- Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or a related science (i.e., Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.);
- Graduation from an accredited MLT/MT program;
- Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP) or categorical, MT(NCA), MT(AMT), MT(HHS or HEW);
- Interpersonal skill necessary to deal courteously and effectively with administration, peers and the public;
- Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance;
- ASCP, CLS or equivalent preferred, or must be obtained within one year of hire;
- Strong critical thinking skills;
- ASCP Preferred;
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory is preferred;
- Florida State Licensure as a Medical Technologsit in all Laboratory areas is required;
- Bachelor’s degree.