Medical Technologist

Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

401K Contributions

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Every Friday off

Tuition Assistance

Free Parking

Job summary

Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, PC in Rockville, MD is seeking a Medical Technologist for a full-time, four-day work week (Mon-Thu). Pay ranges $35-$40/hr, with free parking at all office locations and a full benefits package including health/dental/vision, FSA, HSA, life insurance, 401K, disability coverage, PTO, and paid parental leave.

Responsibilities include performing tests across hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis, ensuring quality control, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or related field.
• ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to interpret and report laboratory results.
• Ability to manage multiple duties and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis.
• Monitor laboratory quality control data and maintain safety standards.
• Perform instrument maintenance and repair as required.
• Interpret and report laboratory results accurately.
• Assist with Lab Manager duties when absent.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Medical Technology

ASCP certification (MLT/MT)

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Medical Technologist
LOCATION: Rockville, MD
HOURS: 4 DAY WORK WEEK - Monday - Thursday (Full-Time)
PAY: $35-40/hr depending on experience
FREE PARKING AT ALL 7 OFFICE LOCATIONS!

BENEFITS:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
FSA
HSA
Life Insurance
401K Contributions
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Every Friday off
Tuition Assistance
Free Parking
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
STD/LTD/ADD Insurance (short-term disability, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance)

JOB TITLE: Medical Technologist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Perform medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in the areas of hematology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis. Monitor the laboratory quality control data. Assume responsibilities of the Laboratory Manager when absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports directly to the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Director.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion and frequent standing and walking short distances. Requires good eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity in both hands. Requires vision that is correctable to 20/20 with normal color perception. Requires the ability to hear alarms, instrument/analyzer audible alerts and telephone communications. Requires the ability to effectively communicate both orally and written. Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, pathogenic bacteria and toxic substances, i.e. acids & bases.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list is not inclusive)

1. Perform technical laboratory functions1 including quality controls, in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and urinalysis.

2. Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and unscheduled instrument maintenance in all areas of the laboratory.

3. Accurately interpret and report laboratory results or values

4. Perform Lab Manager duties & responsibilities as assigned.

5.Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety and infection control.

6.Other Duties as Assigned: The assignment of duties to employees is not limited to the content of this job description. Other tasks and assignments may be related to the work usually assigned to the employee, but in some circumstances may be completely unrelated.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical laboratory procedures, instrumentations and methodologies.

2. Knowledge of quality control procedures and documentation.

3. Skill in performing a wide range of laboratory procedures.

4. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians, supervisors, and office staff.

5. Skill in identifying and resolving technical problems.

6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

7. Ability to follow written protocols.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science(BS) degree in Medical Technology or related field.

CERTIFICATION

ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) as a Medical Technologist.

DISCLAIMER:

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.