Medical Technologist

Shannon Medical Center; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Medical Center in Texas seeks a qualified medical laboratory professional to perform quality diagnostic testing across a variety of specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely results. The role includes preparing reagents, calibrating instruments, and maintaining compliance with safety policies, while supporting training and continuous quality improvement within the lab.

Pathway-specific education requirements and ASCP/AMT certification eligibility are outlined, with preference for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required across pathways.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science.
• ASCP Certification Eligible in Medical Technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency for foreign education).
• NAACLS Accredited Program in Medical Lab Science.
• ASCP Certification Eligible; ASCP Certification or AMT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competencies to perform and analyze lab test procedures.
• Prepares reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
• Performs test analysis in a timely manner.
• Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments in accordance with procedures.
• Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
• Adheres to hospital, department, personnel policies and procedures, and safety policies.
• Exhibits computer skills for daily operation of the laboratory and hospital information systems.
• Demonstrates professionalism and pursues continuous professional growth.
• Assists in orienting and training new employees and students.
• Contributes to teamwork, quality improvement and productivity of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical (or Clinical) Laboratory Science

ASCP Certification Eligible in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)

NAACLS Accredited Program in a Medical Lab Science field

ASCP Certification Eligible

ASCP Certification

AMT Certification

Medical Laboratory Training from the U.S. Military

Job description

Performs quality diagnostic laboratory testing on a variety of specimens.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform and analyze a variety of laboratory test/procedures.
• Prepares reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.
• Performs test analysis in a timely manner.
• Calibrates, standardizes and maintains instruments in accordance with established procedures.
• Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
• Adheres to hospital, department, personnel policies, and procedures. Also adheres to laboratory and hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Exhibits computer skills needed for daily operation of the laboratory and hospital information systems,
• Demonstrates professionalism while functioning in the healthcare environment and recognizes the value of continuous professional growth and development.
• Assists in orienting and training new employees and students.
• Contributes to teamwork, quality improvement and productivity of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Pathway I
  • Required
    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
    • Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical (or Clinical) Laboratory Science
    • ASCP Certification Eligible in Medical Technology
  • Preferred
    • ASCP Certification
    • AMT Certification
• Pathway II
  • Required
    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
    • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
    • NAACLS Accredited Program in a Medical Lab Science field
    • ASCP Certification Eligible
  • Preferred
    • ASCP Certification
    • AMT Certification
• Pathway III
  • Required
    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
    • Medical Laboratory Training from the U.S. Military
    • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
  • Preferred
    • ASCP Certification Eligible
    • ASCP Certification
    • AMT Certification
• Pathway IV
  • Required
    • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
    • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related field (equivalency required for foreign education)
    • ASCP Certification Eligible
    • ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification

Experience:

• Preferred
  • One or more years of experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory