Molecular Diagnostics Technologist II — Precision Expert

PathGroup; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Nashville, TN is seeking a Molecular Diagnostics Technologist II with a minimum of three years of experience as a certified Medical Technologist (MT), CLS, or MB, or equivalent training to perform high complexity testing under CLIA. This role handles day-to-day specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include processing per protocols, assisting with inventory, producing and reporting results, troubleshooting, validating new

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a certified Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Specialist in Molecular Technology (MB) or equivalent training for high complexity testing under CLIA 42CFR493.1489.
• Must maintain continuing education for certification and licensure as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes specimens according to department protocols.
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Identifies and corrects problems that may affect test performance or result reporting.
• Communicates pertinent information to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individuals.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Validates new methods.
• Completes CAP surveys.
• Supports QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Performs tasks in alignment with security and privacy policies.

Skills

Medical Technology

Molecular Technology

ASCP MT/CLS/MB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

ASCP MT/CLS/MB certification preferred

Tennessee license preferred

Job description

The Molecular Diagnostics Technologist II position is designed for a knowledgeable and experienced laboratory professional with a minimum of three years of experience as a certified Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Specialist in Molecular Technology (MB), or an individual with appropriate training and experience qualified to perform high complexity testing under CLIA 42CFR493.1489. This individual is responsible for day to day specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting. The person in this position is expected to possess the skills necessary to perform the essential functions of a laboratory technologist independently and with minimal supervision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receives and process specimens according to department protocols.
• Assists the Supervisor, Manager and Director with administrative functions such as ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Produces, interprets and reports accurate and precise test results.
• Identifies and correct problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting of patient samples.
• Communicates pertinent section information/issues to supervisor, manager or other appropriate individuals.
• Performs instrument maintenance and method troubleshooting.
• Validates new methods.
• Completes CAP surveys.
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA/QC programs and monitors.
• Performs within the productivity expectations as set forth by current departmental guidelines.
• Exercises all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate Policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.
• Addresses Client Concerns.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with other departments within PathGroup and subsidiaries.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Molecular Technology, or equivalent education and training in clinical, chemical, physical, or biological science.
• National certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CLS) or Specialist in Molecular Technology (MB) is preferred.
• Tennessee State Laboratory License is preferred.
• Must maintain appropriate continuing education for certification and licensure as applicable.

EXPERIENCE

• Three or more years of job-related experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency preferred.

Work Location Type

On-Site

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