Medical Technologist

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex analyses of body fluids and tissues, ensuring accurate and timely patient results. You will operate automated analyzers, perform quality control, and help maintain a safe, high-reliability lab environment.

Qualifications include a four-year Bachelor of Science, ASCP certification (or equivalent), and experience in automated clinical laboratories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• ASCP certification required or equivalent.
• AMT certification considered equivalent to ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis of body fluids and tissues.
• Ensure reliability of analytic data before release as patient results.
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Train new employees and students.
• Provide diagnostic information to physicians and nursing staff.

Skills

Customer service

Laboratory automation experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

ASCP Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 75% Independently performs complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues once training and competency assessment completed.
• Determines reliability of all analytic data before it can be released as a patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment.
• Interpret information often based on judgmental decisions from technical procedures and instruments.
• Requires knowledge of medical correlation of data; interrelationships between different laboratory parameters; physiologic factors affecting date; and the effect of numerous medications and medical treatment on data.
• 10% Performs quality control checks on each procedure, reagents, stains, equipment, etc.
• Is involved in the laboratory Quality Assurance program to evaluate quality of service to hospital patients.
• 5% Continuing Education and Competencies.
• Remains current in field.
• Trains new employees and students.
• Maintains competencies, mandatory education requirements (ACE).
• 5% Provides diagnostic information to physicians and nursing personnel regarding interpretation of patient results determined by laboratory analysis.
• Performs further investigative evaluations according to established protocols.
• 5% Miscellaneous Duties.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description

• Four year Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• AMT Certification is considered equivalent to ASCP.
• Or completion of all required course work for Bachelor’s degree and completion of ASCP Certification .
• Superior customer service skills.
• Experience in an automated clinical laboratory.

Work Shift

Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 32 Department Transfusion Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

We are a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."