Medical Technologist - Hematology

Parkland Health & Hospital System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Dallas as a Medical Technologist. This role involves specimen processing and testing to assist physicians in patient diagnosis. With a commitment to patient care and community health, you'll work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and verify labeling and documentation.
• Perform specimen processing and report results.
• Conduct quality control tasks and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

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Category: Allied Health and Clinical Support Jobs

Job Type: Night

Schedule Type: Full-Time

Requisition ID: 979058

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or in healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that has served our community for over 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job—it's our passion.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for basic specimen processing and testing to assist physicians in the diagnosis of patients.

Minimum Specifications

Education

- Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

- None required.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

Certification/Registration/Licensure

- Must be certified by one of the following or certification eligible with certification obtained within 6 months of hire:

• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) - National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA)
• Medical Technologist (MT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Technologist, Blood Banking (BB) - ASCP
• Technologist, Chemistry (C) - ASCP
• Technologist, Hematology (H) - ASCP
• Technologist, Microbiology (M) - ASCP
• Technologist, Molecular Biology (MB) - ASCP

Required Skills and Abilities

• Follow all laboratory procedures accurately.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Identify and address problems affecting test results.
• Maintain accurate records, follow instructions, and communicate effectively with hospital personnel and medical staff.
• Use laboratory and hospital computer systems appropriately within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

1. Receive specimens, assess integrity, verify labeling and documentation, and enter data for billing.
2. Perform specimen processing, reagent preparation, testing, and report results.
3. Conduct quality control tasks, maintain documentation, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
4. Assist with training and consultation of new employees, residents, and students.
5. Participate in the Pathology Quality Assurance program.
6. Identify process improvements and support organizational goals; may perform research or product evaluation projects.
7. Stay updated on developments in Pathology through seminars, journals, and publications, and incorporate new knowledge into practice.
8. Adhere to applicable rules, regulations, policies, and laws, and report unethical or fraudulent behaviors.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. Our campus is tobacco and smoke-free.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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