Night-Shift Medical Technologist I, Microbiology

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Professional recognition

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Medical Technologist I for the Microbiology Laboratory to perform complex microbiological testing and deliver accurate, timely results that support diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. You will collaborate with pathologists, clinicians, and staff to uphold quality and patient safety while advancing the microbiology program.

Responsibilities include QC, patient testing, result verification, delta checks, workload management to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a related field.
• Registry by the ASCP MT(ASCP) (or equivalent e.g., H/C).
• Core Lab, Hematology, and Chemistry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with pathologists, clinicians, laboratory staff, residents, and students to provide assistance and support during laboratory testing and training sessions; liaise with accrediting organizations and regulatory agencies as needed
• Perform Quality Control (QC) and complex patient testing; develop skills and maintain competency in routine, specialty, and assigned laboratory areas
• Perform patient and QC material tests and report results in accordance with departmental policy
• Ensure error rates are consistent with established departmental standards
• Report and document critical and corrected values per medical laboratory policy
• Incorporate clinical correlation of results with other known patient data during result verification per department procedure, including delta checks
• Prioritize and manage workload to meet or exceed established Turn-Around-Times (TATs)
• Maintain competencies and acquire new skills as technologies evolve
• Assess proper inventories and correctly use supplies and reagents
• Receive, store, and verify reagents for quality prior to use per departmental policy; utilize reagents and supplies according to manufacturer and/or procedural instructions; dispose of reagents and supplies in accordance with departmental safety guidelines
• Perform advanced equipment troubleshooting and maintenance responsibilities

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality Control

Education

B.S. in Medical Technology or related field

ASCP MT(ASCP) registry or equivalent

Job description

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Medical Technologist I for the Microbiology Laboratory to perform complex microbiological testing and deliver accurate, timely results that support diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease. You will collaborate with pathologists, clinicians, and staff to uphold quality and patient safety while advancing the microbiology program.

Responsibilities include QC, patient testing, result verification, delta checks, workload management to