What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist - Lab - Monday - Friday 1st Shift Full Time position at Erlanger?
Job Summary:
A Certified Medical Technologist performs and develops a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment and using both manual and automated methods.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological science and 12-months approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. In lieu of Associate�s degree has successfully completed equivalent military training and served as a medical laboratory specialist.
Required:
MT/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent
Preferred:
State of Tennessee licensure Medical Laboratory Technologist
Current incumbents hired prior to December 2016 who have not met the requirements listed above will be grandfathered into the position.
Department Position Summary:
The Medical Technologist performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Coordinator. He/she works closely with the Coordinator and other Technicians/Technologists in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement. He/she performs duties as assigned by a Coordinator, Clinical Lab Manager, and/or Administrative Laboratory Director.
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Medical Technologist
Standard Hours
Regular
A Certified Medical Technologist performs and develops a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment and using both manual and automated methods.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological science and 12-months approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. In lieu of Associate�s degree has successfully completed equivalent military training and served as a medical laboratory specialist.
Required:
MT/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent
Preferred:
State of Tennessee licensure Medical Laboratory Technologist
Current incumbents hired prior to December 2016 who have not met the requirements listed above will be grandfathered into the position.
Department Position Summary:
The Medical Technologist performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Coordinator. He/she works closely with the Coordinator and other Technicians/Technologists in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement. He/she performs duties as assigned by a Coordinator, Clinical Lab Manager, and/or Administrative Laboratory Director.
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN
Medical Technologist
Standard Hours
Regular
