Medical Technologist

Huntsville Memorial Hospital; Huntsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Huntsville Memorial Hospital seeks a Medical Technologist to perform chemical, microscopic, and microbiological tests across assigned labs. The role requires adherence to QA/QC standards and the ability to work independently with established procedures.

The candidate should hold a BS in Medical Technology or related field, be MT/ASCP certified, and have at least one year of hospital lab experience. Duties include training staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring patient data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related science with internship.
• Current MT (AMT or ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
• One year of hospital laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, microscopic, and microbiological tests in assigned areas.
• Maintain technical proficiency and ensure QA/QC compliance.
• Troubleshoot test and analyzer issues using standard methods.
• Provide training and supervise junior personnel as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and safe handling of PHI.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Laboratory procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

MT/ASCP certification

Tools

Clinical laboratory analyzers

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Job description

Under general supervision of the Administrative Director of Laboratory, the Medical Technologist is responsible for various chemical, microscopic, and microbiological tests in assigned technical area(s). Researches and utilizes applicable procedures, standards and technical publications in order to work independently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

1. Maintains the operation of assigned technical area(s) to ensure all tests are performed in a clinically effective time frame.

2. Conducts routine and complex procedures in assigned area(s) using professional and practical knowledge and training, as well as published and standardized procedures.

3. Maintains technical proficiency in all procedures performed in the assigned department(s).

4. Ensures compliance with all quality assurance and quality control directives and guidelines; notifies director of any uncorrected issues.

5. Performs maintenance as operationally defined; notifies director of any identified issues.

6. Performs Quality Control (QC) as operationally defined; evaluates each QC test and takes corrective action as needed.

7. Troubleshoots test and/or analyzer issues using prescribed methods and critical thinking skills.

8. Stewardship for all laboratory equipment and supplies; maintains an orderly and neat work area.

9. Serves as a resource to other technical personnel; assigns duties to subordinate personnel as needed.

10. Accepts assignments to other sections or shifts as necessary. As workload dictates, both assigned shift and work station may be changed. Offers assistance to other sections when need to manage workloads.

11. Communicates effectively and professionally at all times.

12. Assists in analysis and comparison of established as well as proposed procedures and develops additional procedures as required for review and adoption by the department.

13. Provides training to other personnel as necessary; evaluates results and certifies technical competence of those trained.

14. Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct and all HMH policies.

15. Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.

16. Maintains a safe work environment, follows all safety precautions and reports safety concerns appropriately.

17. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or required college credits to enter twelve month internship in approved school of Medical Technology, required. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology preferred.

Experience: One year of hospital laboratory experience preferred

Licensure/Certification: Current MT (AMT or ASCP) or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, & reaching.

Occasional: lifting, carrying, bending, & squatting,

Visual and hearing acuity required; color vision required for perceiving colors of solutions. Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.

Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

MACHINES, TOOLS, & EQUIPMENT

1. General laboratory equipment
2. Clinical laboratory analyzers
3. Centrifuges
4. Refrigerators and freezers
5. Microscopes

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources