Medical Technologist - Microbiology Unit - PRN

experiencedAlliedHealth; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-designated hospital

Level I Trauma Center

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center seeks a Medical Technologist to join our fast-paced laboratory team. You will deliver timely, accurate lab results and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support patient care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field, MT certification/registration, and availability for at least two Sundays per month with a 6:00–14:30 culture-plate reading shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• MT certification/registration current; continuing education required for renewing certifications.
• Available to work a minimum of 2 Sundays per month and to start at 06:00-14:30 reading culture plates.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly with team members.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance and patient care.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Accountability

Professional development

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

ASCP Certification

AMT Certification

Job description

JR1000033807

Hours of Work :

6am-2:30pm

Days Of Week :

Minimum 2 Sundays per month.

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:
In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients by providing timely and accurate lab results.
Your Job Requirements :

• Candidate must be available a minimum of 2 Sundays per month to work reading culture plates from 06:00-14:30.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university of Medical Technology or related area of specialty
• Highly prefer minimum 2 years working in a clinical microbiology laboratory reading and reporting cultures from the following sites (this list is not exhaustive ): blood, urine, other sterile body fluids, wounds, tissues, other non-sterile body sites, stool, upper respiratory, lower respiratory, other respiratory, any other source or site not listed here.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
• Or for individuals educated outside the United States, a translation of that education (equivalency statement obtained from a business dedicated to this service) that shows equivalence to above requirements.
• Certification/registration or certification/registry eligible as a Medical Technologist is required
• ASCP certifications received after January 2004 and AMT certifications received after January 2006 must be kept current through continuing education as required by the specific associations
• Certified MT work experience

Your Job Responsibilities :

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

• Magnet-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
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