Medical Technologist

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform complex lab tests across chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and blood banking in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Examinations include fluids and cells, blood typing for transfusions, and reporting results to physicians. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, national certification, and 2+ years of direct patient-care experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology.
• Certification by AMT, ASCP, or NCA.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Technologist.
• Clinical experience in direct patient care within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.
• Examine fluids and cells and match blood for transfusions.
• Adhere to AABB requirements for maintaining blood products for transfusion.
• Analyze test results and relay findings to physicians.
• Prepare specimens and monitor quality control and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean lab environment and stock supplies as needed.
• Handle shifts and adapt to operational priorities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.
• Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.
• Familiar with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) requirements for maintaining blood products for transfusion.
• Analyzes chemical content of fluids and tests for drug levels in the blood.
• Prepares specimens, counts cells, and looks for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids.
• Analyzes test results and relays them to physicians.
• Creates cultures of body fluid and tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.
• Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
• Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of tests.
• Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co‑workers from biohazardous materials, including blood‑borne pathogens.
• Orders and stocks supplies as needed and maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have completed a formal Medical Technology training program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Must be certified by American Medical Technologist (AMT), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, Inc. (NCA).
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Medical Technologist.
• All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in the desired career field.
• Must be able to multi‑task, be detail‑oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements, including potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident residing in the U.S. for 3 of the past 5 years.