Medical Technologist I-Coagulation Lab

Vitalant in; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Medical Technologist I for our Coagulation Laboratory in Pittsburgh. This entry-level position requires a keen attention to detail and a passion for patient care. You will perform vital coagulation testing and support our mission of saving lives through high-quality laboratory services. We offer comprehensive training and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement savings plans + 5% company match

Tuition assistance up to 5K per year

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have certification as a MT/MLS or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
• No prior experience required.
• Willingness to learn and perform specialized coagulation assays.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of routine and specialized coagulation assays.
• Analyze and report results accurately and timely.
• Ensure quality control and instrument maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

Medical Technologist I-Coagulation Lab (Finance)

Medical Technologist I-Coagulation Lab (Finance)

Description

As a Medical Technologist, you support our life saving mission by providing high-quality and timely coagulation testing that directly impacts patient care. We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Medical Technologist to perform specialized testing in our Coagulation Laboratory.

What you can expect:

Schedule: Days Monday-Friday

Once trained (6 months)-will rotate on call (1x every 6 weeks)

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents.

• They include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement savings plans + 5% company match
• Tuition assistance up to 5K per year
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Paid time off
• Plus, many other employee perks and programs!

We're looking for someone who can:

• Perform a wide range of routine and specialized coagulation assays (i.e. PT, aPTT,D-dimer, Factor assays, Lupus anticoagulant, etc)
• Analyze, verify and report results in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure quality control and instrument maintenance are completed and documented per regulatory and manufacturer guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical Lab science required OR equivalent education, training and /or experience with certification as a MT/MLS by a recognized certified agency (i.e. ASCP).
• Certification as a MT/MLS required or must receive within 6 mos of hire OR CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing.
• No experience required (experience from school program with a full year of internship would suffice for this position).

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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