MLS/MT

This is a flex position. Shifts are covered on an as needed basis. There are no guaranteed hours.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general to moderate direction of the System Director Lab & Pathology Services and other members of the departmental leadership team, performs a wide variety of laboratory analyses by methodologies that vary from basic and moderately complex to highly complex, according to established standards and procedures in order to obtain valid data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Utilizes and maintains high technology, scientific equipment and recognizes and resolves testing problems and invalid or inconsistent test data. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Works standard work week with overtime as necessary to meet workload and staffing requirements; rotating weekends and holidays. Workload and staffing may require alteration in regularly scheduled shift. Moderate physical exertion with moderate to marked stress levels. Moderate noise level due to centrifuges and other instrumentation. Light to moderate moving of supplies. Works with toxic, caustic, and flammable chemicals and reagents. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

Contact with patients, families, visitors, nursing, and other hospital Associates. Works closely with other departmental Associates. Also has contact with physicians and with students in clinical rotations.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Automated and non-automated laboratory instrumentation and tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENTS:

• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree (MT) (ASCP) is required with completion of approved clinical rotations or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory is preferred.
• Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: Certification as a medical technologist or certification eligible by one of the following organizations: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT) or The National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personal (NCA) within 6 months of employment.