Medical Technologist, Proficient (Lab)

DaVita Kidney Care; South Strabane Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory tests under supervision in South Strabane Township. Key responsibilities include analyzing test results and maintaining laboratory standards. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and relevant state licensing. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and professional development programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years experience required.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field.
• Current State of Florida license as a technologist is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex medical laboratory tests under supervision.
• Evaluate and interpret laboratory test results.
• Maintain accurate records and laboratory workspace.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of laboratory practices

Education

Bachelor degree in Medical Technology or related field

Current State of Florida license as a technologist

Certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

***Schedule Tuesday - Friday with alternating Saturdays 9am -7pm***

The Medical Technologist, (Lab) Special Chemistry, position performs complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease following established laboratory policy and procedures under direct supervision. Evaluates and interprets laboratory test results. Maintains accurate records, laboratory workspace, and laboratory equipment. Identifies basic problems using academic clinical knowledge. This position reports to the Manager/Supervisor, Laboratory (Lab)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs testing on blood, urine, body fluids, or other specimens according to standard operating procedures in the area assigned with close supervision, training, and instruction.

• Analyzes lab results to check for accuracy and ensure promptness of test results utilizing theoretical and working knowledge of good laboratory practices
• Reviews and releases test results into laboratory information system (LIS).
• Identifies, researches, and follows-up on events, deviations or other issues and concerns with specimens and requisitions using academic clinical knowledge.
• Consults with supervisor/manager/designee regarding questionable results or deviations from standard laboratory procedures when appropriate.
• Follows established procedure for reporting urgent results (alert values)

Performs and documents all QC maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis.

Participates in required Proficiency Testing programs.

Reviews workflow reports, and communicates pending work and any other issues to the next shift.

Practices infection control, bio-hazardous and safety precautions; keeps work area clean and organized

• Restocks supplies as needed
• Participates in quality improvement programs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 0 to 2 years experience - required
• Bachelor degree in Medical Technology, biological sciences or related field - required
• Current State of Florida license as a technologist in the related specialty - required
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office - required
• Six (6) years plus experience is required to work un-supervised - required
• Certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency (i.e. ASCP, AMT)

What We’ll Provide:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace , backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.