Medical Technologist I- 2nd Shift, Mon-Fri ,Every 3rd Weekend

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); New York (NY); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Medical Technologist role supporting high-quality laboratory testing in a clinical setting. You will prepare specimens, perform routine and specialized tests, and ensure quality control.

The position includes troubleshooting instruments, maintaining equipment, and communicating results to medical and laypersons while assisting with staff training and continuing education. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field and ASCP BOC certification or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical/scientific field.
• 0-1 year of laboratory experience preferred.
• Certification as MLS/CLS/ASCP-B OC or registry eligible within first year.

Responsabilités

• Prepare specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory tests.
• Conduct specialized tests and quality control checks.
• Troubleshoot quality control issues and instrument problems.
• Train laboratory personnel and participate in continuing education.

Connaissances

Quality control

Specimen preparation

Instrument troubleshooting

Training staff

Communication of results

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

Medical Technologist support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Entity Information

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000866 COL - Lab (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Details

Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) Hours Per Week: 40 FLSA Status: Hourly Job summary: Medical Technologist support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. Prepares specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related medical or scientific discipline with 0-1 year experience.

Required License Certification and Registration

Must have met the educational requirements for and passed a recognized Certification Examination for Medical Technologist (also known as Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS or Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS). Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC). If not certified, must be registry eligible and successfully obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)

Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)

Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)

Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)

* *(Selected Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)

* *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

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