MLT - CLOPTON CLINIC

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR is seeking an experienced Medical Technologist to perform a range of chemical, microscopic, bacteriological, and immunological tests in support of diagnosis and treatment.

You will ensure QC and equipment maintenance, and participate in teaching MT and MLT students, while assisting in supplies and blood components requisition. The safety-sensitive role requires AS degree and ASCP certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have an AS degree in Medical Technology from an approved program.
• Must be ASCP registered or eligible for registration.
• Desirable: training or experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, microscopic, bacteriological, and immunological tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Teach MT and MLT students and supervise lab staff.
• Assist with supplies, reagents, and blood component requisition.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Science

Quality Control / Assurance

Education

Associate of Science in Medical Technology

ASCP registered or eligible

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

Must have an Associate of Science degree and be a graduate from an approved school of Medical Technology. Must be registered as a medical technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or be registry eligible.

Experience

Training accomplished in an approved school of medical technology desirable. Previous experience in a clinical laboratory desirable.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Exposure to biological and mechanical hazards. Operates various lab analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, lab refrigerators and freezers, alarm systems, incubators, rotators, water baths, safety hoods, incinerators, PC’s, computer terminals and printer, telephone. Frequent standing and walking. Occasional sitting and bending. Lifting, carrying, pushing / pulling up to 50 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

Medical technologist will perform various chemical, microscopic, bacteriological, and immunological tests to obtain data used in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Insure that the QC and maintenance is performed as appropriate. Teach MT and MLT students. Instruct new technologist, technicians, and lab assistants. Assist with trouble shooting instruments as appropriate. Assist in requisitioning necessary supplies,reagents, and blood components. Attendance is an essential function of this job.