Medical Technologist

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (taxable)

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform a range of laboratory tests and support diagnostic processes. The role requires independent judgment, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related science, and ASCP certification eligibility.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with an evening shift and on-site work. A $5,000 sign-on bonus (taxable) is available and the department emphasizes quality control and ongoing staff education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science is required (or equivalent).
• ASCP Technologist certification or eligibility required, grandfathering rules may apply.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests using diverse techniques, instrumentation, and equipment to support diagnosis and treatment.
• Prioritizes and evaluates multiple test requests efficiently.
• Collects and processes biological specimens per procedures.
• Conducts analytic testing with accuracy and precision.
• Interprets results in context of disease and physiology.
• Implements and monitors quality control and new methods/equipment.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and participates in department education.
• Provides care for patients across ages and safety considerations.

Skills

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science

Internship in Medical Technology

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

$5,000 Sign-on (taxable) available

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Evening Shift

Onsite

Summary

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in the collection, processing, and analysis of test 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 the cause of disease.

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.
• Follow 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 other 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: Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technologist level or grandfather at the Technologist level prior to 2004 is required. Certification obtained within 12 months from the start date in the position is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 2 or more years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite