MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform and ensure accurate laboratory results across hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis and microbiology under supervision. The role requires MT/MLS education, possible senior-year acceptance, and certification before Blood Bank procedures or independent work.

Applicants should possess strong computer skills, effective communication, and a commitment to patient safety and quality service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent with MT/MLS certificate; senior year students may be accepted.
• Registration/Certification preferred (ASCP/AMT/NCA or equivalent).
• Certification required before performing Blood Bank procedures or working alone.
• 0–6 months related experience required; clinical coursework may be accepted.
• Maintains unit-specific competencies and mandatory training per hospital policy GA-057.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate results in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and other areas as designated under supervision of a medical technologist.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of techniques, principals and instruments and their inter-relationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Communicates effectively with patients and staff; promotes quality patient safety and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency necessary to complete position requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

MT/MLS certificate

Associate Degree in Medical Technology with BS

Job description

• Produce accurate results in hematology, serology, chemistry, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology and other areas as designated under the supervision of a medical technologist. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of techniques, principals and instruments and their inter-relationships as well as the physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology, or similar Bachelor of Science degree along with a certificate in Medical Technology (MT) or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or an Associate Degree in Medical Technology along with a similar Bachelor of Science degree. Students in their senior year of a Bachelors Degree in MT may be accepted.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• ASCP, AMT, NCA or equivalent, preferred.
• Registry or Certification is required before performing Blood Bank procedures or working alone.
• Experience:
• Position requires 0-6 months related experience. Clinical experience in the process of completing college course work may be accepted.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with customers and in promoting a positive service atmosphere.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work.