Medical Technologist
Medical Technologist
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Job Description
Full Time Nights 12 hour shifts available
$15000 Sign On Bonus
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in one or more areas of work such as Chemistry Hematology/Coagulation Immunohematology Histocompatibility Flow Cytometry Molecular Pathology Ancillary Testing Microbiology and other specialty departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Independently performs routine/complex chemical hematologic microscopic morphologic immunologic and/or microbiologic procedures involving the use of laboratory instruments or manual techniques maintaining appropriate technical and organizational skills within established turn around times.
- Applies advanced level of knowledge training and clinical judgment to: (a) release quality patient test results; (b) evaluate instrument performance and quality control results to determine the accuracy and reliability of all analytical data before it is released; (c) correlate results with other laboratory data and/or disease states; (d) identify technical instrument pharmacologic and/or physiologic causes of unexpected test results. Takes action/or develops solutions based on data at hand in collaboration with section supervisor/director.
- Standardizes calibrates performs preventative maintenance and performs indepth troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Assists in the development and/or design of new test procedures and/or methodologies; participates in the evaluation correlation and introduction of new instruments or procedures.
- Participates in the instruction (theory and practice) of clinical laboratory science to students residents and new employees; attends participates in and presents department continuing education and inservice training programs.
- Participates in various quality assurance and regulatory agency activities in the department which may include performance of proficiency testing; involvement in TQM/CQI committees; developing and documenting quality assurance monitors; writing and updating of procedure manuals; participation in mandatory personal competency assessment and assistance with administration of section competency testing program.
- Provides direction and guidance for questions and/or problems referred by medical laboratory technicians and other laboratory personnel concerning specimen acceptability unusual or discrepant results instrument or method problems and/or outofcontrol situations. Communicates with nurses/physicians/other health care workers and public concerning lab results procedures and technology.
- Performs other special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned including inventory control reagent preparation limited venipuncture. Acting as a Team Leader assumes designated functions of the supervisor in his/her absence according to CAP/CLIA requirements.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Training:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours 24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours 24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry which may be obtained within or in addition to the baccalaureate degree. Completion of a clinical laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
- Clinical internship proof of completion (e.g. NAACLS accredited program hospitalbased or universitybased)
Certificate of completion (hospitalbased)
Clinical Practicum designation on transcript (universitybased)
- Official ASCP BOC approval (email letter) confirming eligibility to take the certification exam.
Work Experience:
- Completion of a NAACLS accredited clinical internship or equivalent experience/training as required by the ASCP Board of Certification or other acceptable certifying agency/work experience approved by Lab Administration.
Certification Licensure Registration:
Department policy requires U.S. certification U.S. certification eligibility* or certification assessment** by one of the following agencies:
- ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP) Effective October 23 2009 (see Notes below)
- ASCP Medical Technologist MT(ASCP) Prior to October 2009
- ASCP International Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCPi) Effective January 1 2015. Note the superscript i.
- ASCP Technologist (categorical) certification BB(ASCP) C(ASCP) H(ASCP) I(ASCP) M(ASCP) or MB(ASCP)
- AMT Medical Technologist MT(AMT) After 2010
- Additional acceptable certification eligibility can be reviewed with Human Resources & the department
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Effort:
- Requires considerable walking and standing.
- Occasional light lifting to store supplies.
Work Environment:
- Works in a clinical laboratory and works with hazardous reagents and infectious materials.
- Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste materials of hazardous medications.
BENEFITS STATEMENT:
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and lifework balance goals.
- NEW Ondemand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Generous paid time off holidays and flexible scheduling
- Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Exceptional health dental vision and prescription drug insurance plans
- Generous retirement savings disability insurance identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance.
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Primary Location
SITE Trenton Hospital 5450 Fort St TrentonDepartment Name
Lab Anatomic Clinical Path CH East South TrentonEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
5p530a for 12 hour; 9p530a for 8 hourDays Worked
Varied; 3 12 hour shifts weekly; 1 8 hour shift every other weekWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drugfree workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an onsite or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Full-Time
