Medical Technologist-Main Lab-6:30a-7p w/ rotating weekends and holidays-Full-Time

Erlanger Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Erlanger Health System is seeking a Certified Medical Technologist for a full-time role in the Main Lab. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests using manual and automated methods for patient care. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and MT certification, with a focus on ensuring quality laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• 12 months of approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program.
• Preferred: State of Tennessee licensure as Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological testing of body fluids.
• Collaborate closely with the Coordinator and other Technologists.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific patient care principles.

Skills

Independent judgment

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological science

MT/CLS (ASCP) certification

Job description

Job Description - Medical Technologist-Main Lab-6:30a-7p w/ rotating weekends and holidays-Full-Time (43873)

Job Description

Medical Technologist-Main Lab-6:30a-7p w/ rotating weekends and holidays-Full-Time (43873) - Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN

Medical Technologist

Regular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 36

Description

Job Summary:
A Certified Medical Technologist performs and develops a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment and using both manual and automated methods.

Required:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological science and 12 months of approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. In lieu of an Associate’s degree, has successfully completed equivalent military training and served as a medical laboratory specialist.

Required:
MT/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent

Preferred:
State of Tennessee licensure Medical Laboratory Technologist

Current incumbents hired prior to December 2016 who have not met the requirements listed above will be grandfathered into the position.

Department Position Summary:
The Medical Technologist performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Coordinator. He/she works closely with the Coordinator and other Technicians/Technologists in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement. He/she performs duties as assigned by a Coordinator, Clinical Lab Manager, and/or Administrative Laboratory Director.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.