Medical Lab Scientist | Full-Time 40

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Medina Healthcare System is seeking a Medical Technologist to collaborate with the Laboratory team, performing specimen processing and testing independently across moderate and high complexity assays to support diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Responsibilities include chemical analyses of body fluids, blood typing, data entry, quality control, instrument maintenance, and supervision of students; requires a bachelor’s degree and ASCP/AMT certification within 12 months.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field.
• ASCP or AMT certification required within 12 months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids to determine normal/abnormal components.
• Performs blood typing, compatibility tests, and studies cell morphology.
• Performs quality control and ensures accuracy of clinical data.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory instruments; records maintenance in logs.
• Trains and supervises students; collaborates with laboratory team.

Conhecimentos

Lab knowledge

Medical terminology

Data entry

Electronic medical records

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

ASCP or AMT certification within 12 months

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SummaryMedical Technologist, in collaboration with the Laboratory team, performs specimen processing and testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing the following duties.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducts chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.Studies blood cells, their numbers, and morphology.Performs blood group, type, and compatibility tests for transfusion purposes.Analyzes test results and enters findings in computer.Performs quality control studies to ensure accuracy of clinical data.Performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.Verifies instrument functioning by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data.Records on instrument logs any repairs, replacement, and maintenance needed of equipment.Trains and supervises students.Other duties as assigned.Key Success FactorsKnowledge of laboratory technical skills and medical terminology.General computer skills, including but not limited to using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.Verbal and written communication skills.Ability to problem solve.Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.Customer service skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Education and/or ExperienceGraduate of an accredited bachelor’s degree program.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Medical Technologist, American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification required within 12 months of hire date.Other Skills and AbilitiesAble to manage periods of high laboratory volume.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.