Certified Medical Technologist II, Second Shift, Microbiology

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health (Cincinnati) is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Technologist II for the Microbiology department on second shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The MT II performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies issues and develops alternatives, and stays current in laboratory theory and technique.

Minimum requirements include an associate degree in clinical laboratory science and MT(ASCP)/MLS/MLT certification.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology is required.
• MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements and laboratory terminology is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex microbiology analyses and interpret results.
• Identify problems and develop alternatives; stay current in laboratory theory and technique.
• Maintain currency through competencies, training modules and continuing education.
• Perform quality control procedures and corrective actions; document results.
• Prepare specimens for testing and ensure timely turnaround.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Job description

Certified Medical Technologist II, Second Shift, Microbiology

UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Technologist II for the Microbiology department for second shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The Certified Medical Technologist II performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies and corrects problems developing alternatives when necessary, stays current in laboratory theory and technique, assumes responsibility for problem solving, and requires the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA. Performs special analyses that require advanced evaluation and judgment skills. Uses set protocols and guidelines and independent judgment to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of test results. Performs work in an efficient manner by coordinating testing steps to achieve maximum productivity.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks. Recognizes and assumes responsibility for instrument, equipment and reagent problems. Keeps appropriate persons informed as necessary.
• Maintains currency in the field through completion of all mandatory competencies and training modules, regular review of departmental policies and procedures and participation in continuing education opportunities. Provides instruction for students and new associates.
• Performs and records all quality control procedures. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated. Performs on-going data analysis to detect trends, problems, etc. and undertakes specialized corrective actions. Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of ongoing problems and resolution of problems.
• Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Evaluates samples for acceptability.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Minimum Required

• Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology.
• MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements must be familiar with laboratory terminology laboratory assay schedules and expected turnaround times ability to read and comprehend written information ability to effectively and efficiently perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment.

Preferred

• bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science OR medical technology.
• Laboratory experience.
• Keyboarding skills