Medical Technologist

Magnit Global; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical laboratory organization in Tulsa, OK is seeking a qualified professional to perform medical laboratory testing and supervisory duties. The role requires at least one year of related experience in high-complexity testing, with strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. Candidates must be proficient in using testing information systems (TSIS) and be capable of maintaining efficiency during stressful situations. This position involves handling specimens and ensuring quality assurance throughout the testing process.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience with high complexity testing.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and utilization.
• Skills in interpersonal relations, leadership, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens in a timely manner.
• Verifies specimen identification and labeling.
• Determines specimen acceptability for analysis.
• Handles discrepancies and documents for quality assurance.
• Assists colleagues during high-volume testing.
• Processes blood components per established procedures.
• Maintains effective inventory of blood components.
• Performs tests independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal relations

Leadership

Communication

Tools

TSIS

Job description

Performs medical laboratory testing and supervisory duties designated by the supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens, components and/or requisitions: Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards.
• Verifies specimen identification and labeling.
• Determines if specimen is acceptable for analysis.
• Identifies discrepancies, resolves, and documents for quality assurance.
• Willingly assists other employees in the department during times of high-volume testing.
• BB Only: Determines if specimen collection is required.
• Performs and documents blood component processing according to established procedures.
• As requested, provides appropriate platelet and plasma components.
• Documents special component needs in transfusion service information systems (TSIS).
• Reviews and confirms recipient and donor information at the time of blood component issue.
• Maintains adequate blood component inventory and uses the inventory effectively.
• Performs testing according to established procedures: organizes work for maximum efficiency, maintaining efficiency during stressful situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of technical and instrumental procedures.
• Performs testing according to established procedure. Identifies absurd results and repeats tests as needed.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered work area. Uses required personal protective equipment and physical barriers.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and uses time efficiently when work is completed.
• Reviews specimen logs for unreceived specimens.
• BB Only: Performs patient and component testing according to established procedures.
• Uses TSIS efficiently to record testing results and comments.
• Reports accurate test.

Required Skills & Experience

• One (1) year of related experience with high complexity testing.
• PC Basic skills as needed to enter data and utilize computer efficiently.
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations, leadership, and communication.