Medical Technologist: $10,000 sign-on available

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their team. This full-time position involves performing laboratory tests critical for diagnosing and treating diseases. You will utilize your expertise to conduct complex tests, implement quality control measures, and contribute to educational initiatives within the department. With a focus on patient care and collaboration, this role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development. If you have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required.
• Certification or eligibility for ASCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory tests using various techniques.
• Implement and monitor quality control and new methods.
• Participate in educational efforts of the department.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Analytical Skills

Quality Control

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

ASCP Certification

Job description

Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week

Night Shift

Onsite

$10,000 Sign-on bonus (taxable) available

Summary:

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in the collection, processing, and analysis of test ordered by a physician. Medical Technologists can recognize interdependency of tests and have knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results which are used by the physician to determine the presence, extent and possible the cause of disease.

Responsibilities:

1. Utilizes independent judgment in performing both routine and complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment in order to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
2. Exercises professional judgment in order to prioritize and evaluate varying test requests efficiently.
3. Follow procedures for collecting and processing Biological specimens.
4. Performs analytical testing procedures with accuracy and precision.
5. Demonstrates scientific knowledge of testing principles, analytic procedures, and their results allowing for appropriate interpretation in conjunction with disease and physiology. Integrates multiple data to resolve problems.
6. Implements and monitors quality control, new equipment, and/or methods.
7. Performs tasks efficiently and maintains work area.
8. Participates in education efforts of the department.
9. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
10. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise
1. Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting including recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines is preferred.
2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education and Experience
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or other science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria required
2. Certification: Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technologist level or grandfather at the Technologist level prior to 2004 is required. Certification obtained within 12 months from the start date in the position is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: 2 or more years is preferred.
4. Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite