Medical Technologist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Victoria (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform quality diagnostic testing on various specimens, ensure accurate and timely analysis, and support clinical staff in delivering patient-centered care.

You will prepare reagents, calibrate and maintain instruments, study and implement new procedures, train new staff and students, and uphold safety, quality, and compliance across the laboratory.

Competenze

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Certification eligibility (e.g., ASCP) is required.
• Preferred certifications include AMT or ASCP and experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, or urinalysis.

Mansioni

• Performs and analyzes laboratory tests and procedures with necessary clinical skills.
• Prepares reagents, standards, and controls following established protocols.
• Calibrates, maintains, and standardizes laboratory instruments.
• Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
• Adheres to safety, hospital, and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Utilizes computer systems for daily laboratory operations.
• Supports professional growth by training and orienting new staff and students.
• Contributes to team efforts, quality improvement, and departmental productivity.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Quality testing

Clinical competencies

Instrumentation calibration

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Strumenti

LIMS

Calibration equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Summary:

This position involves performing quality diagnostic laboratory testing on various specimens, demonstrating clinical competencies, and ensuring accurate and timely analysis.

• Performs and analyzes laboratory tests and procedures with necessary clinical skills.
• Prepares reagents, standards, and controls following established protocols.
• Calibrates, maintains, and standardizes laboratory instruments.
• Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
• Adheres to safety, hospital, and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Utilizes computer systems for daily laboratory operations.
• Supports professional growth by training and orienting new staff and students.
• Contributes to team efforts, quality improvement, and departmental productivity.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or GED, a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field, and eligibility for certification (e.g., ASCP). Preferred qualifications include additional certifications like AMT or ASCP, and relevant experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, or urinalysis. Experience in an accredited laboratory is advantageous. Must meet pathway-specific educational and certification requirements, including military or academic training in laboratory sciences.