Med Technologist

OhioHealth Corporation; Grove City (MN); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

OhioHealth Corporation in Minnesota seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to ensure accurate, timely test results for diagnosis and patient care. The role uses automation and manual methods, with emphasis on quality control and instrument maintenance.

Responsibilities include complex analysis, data interpretation, and collaboration with clinicians. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification, with opportunities for continued education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for this role.
• ASCP certification or equivalent is required.
• Experience with automated clinical laboratory systems is preferred.
• Strong quality control and data interpretation skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Perform accurate analysis of body fluids and tissues.
• Ensure QC data validity and instrument performance.
• Communicate results to clinicians and clinical staff.
• Participate in changing methods and maintenance of equipment.
• Engage in continuing education and competency development.

Connaissances

Lab testing

Quality control

Automation familiarity

Customer service

Formation

Bachelor's degree

ASCP Certification

AMT Certification (equiv to ASCP)

Outils

Automated analyzers

Description du poste

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 55% Critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation/leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills. Examples include but are not limited to: The performance of complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues. Determining the reliability of all analytic data before releasing as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interpreting information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshooting technical procedure and instruments. Utilizing knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data. Using appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices. Demonstrating safety and infection control practices. Assist in gathering test data for evaluation of new methods and installation of equipment.
• 15% Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff, clinical staff, and all laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, using service recovery when necessary.
• 20% Quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions. Performs quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-consuming equipment failures.
• 5% Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory educational requirements (ACE).
• 5% Miscellaneous duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

COMPLETION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESWITH PERCENT

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology, MLT - Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description:

Four year Bachelor of Science Degree. Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. AMT Certification is considered equivalent to ASCP. Or completion of all required course work for Bachelor’s degree and completion of ASCP Certification . Superior customer service skills. Experience in an automated clinical laboratory

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Core Lab

Join us!
… if your passion is to work in a caring environment
… if you believe that learning is a life-long process
… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment