Medical Lab TechnicianMedical Technologist

$5000 Sign-on/Retention Bonus Eligible for qualified candidates with experience as Medical Technologist and/or Medical Lab Tech*

Department: CHEMISTRY HEMATOLOGY OR BLOOD BANK

Work Hours: A variety of rotating shifts are available please indicate your shift preference. Night shift. Position will work rotating weekends and holidays as required.

The MLT is responsible for accurately processing analyzing and reporting laboratory results in a timely manner with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. The technician comprehends and follows procedural guidelines in performance of laboratory tests to include (1) quality control monitoring; (2) computer applications; (3) instrumentation troubleshooting; and (4) specimen collection and processing requirements.

The MT willexercise professional judgment in the performance and interpretation of laboratory tests while following established procedures maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Able to assume lead responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor. The technologist is capable of performing and interpreting standard complex and specialized tests. The technologist has an understanding of quality assurance sufficient to implement and monitor quality control programs.

Qualifications for the MLT candidate:

Required: Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician Program or related already functioning as a MLTwithin HVHS (Grandfathered) as of June : MLT (ASCP) certification

Qualifications for the MT candidate:

Required: MT /MLS with preferred ASCP certification or BS degree in biologicalscience or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/orexperience; and ASCP as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) through HEW OR Already functioning as an MT within HVHS (Grandfathered) as of June 2004.

Required Experience:

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