Medical Technologist

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is looking for a Medical Technologist in Akron, Ohio. In this full-time role, you will perform laboratory tests essential for diagnosing and treating diseases. Responsibilities include executing and evaluating complex tests, processing specimens, and ensuring quality control.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field and must be eligible for ASCP certification. Preferred qualifications include prior experience in clinical laboratory settings and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an internship in Medical Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Eligible for ASCP certification at the Technologist level.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory tests.
• Evaluate and prioritize test requests efficiently.
• Process biological specimens and perform testing procedures.

Skills

Independent judgment in laboratory tests

Prioritizing test requests

Quality control implementation

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science

Certification by ASCP

Job description

Summary

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in the collection, processing, and analysis of tests ordered by a physician. Medical Technologists can recognize interdependency of tests and have knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results, which are used by the physician to determine the presence, extent, and possible cause of disease.

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week; Day Shift; Onsite.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes independent judgment in performing both routine and complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment in order to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Exercises professional judgment in order to prioritize and evaluate varying test requests efficiently.
• Follows procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens.
• Performs analytical testing procedures with accuracy and precision.
• Demonstrates scientific knowledge of testing principles, analytic procedures, and their results allowing for appropriate interpretation in conjunction with disease and physiology. Integrates multiple data to resolve problems.
• Implements and monitors quality control, new equipment, and/or methods.
• Performs tasks efficiently and maintains work area.
• Participates in education efforts of the department.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting including recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines is preferred.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or another science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria required.
• Certification: Must hold or be eligible for certification by ASCP at the Technologist level or possess grandfather status prior to 2004. Must obtain certification within 12 months from the start date in the position.
• Years of relevant experience: 2 or more years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.