Medical Technologist (Part-Time Weekends)
Role Overview
The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision.
This role ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to quality control protocols and maintaining laboratory instruments.
The Medical Technologist I supports patient care by completing tests efficiently, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in data collection for regulatory compliance.
This position may also include teaching new employees and students and performing phlebotomy duties as needed.
Key Skills for This Role
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Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Future Security: 401(k) with matching
- Student Loan Support – Up to $5,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
- Educational Tuition Assistance
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
- Job Summary The Medical Technologist I performs routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision. This role ensures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to quality control protocols and maintaining laboratory instruments. The Medical Technologist I supports patient care by completing tests efficiently, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in data collection for regulatory compliance. This position may also include teaching new employees and students and performing phlebotomy duties as needed. Essential Functions
- Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory tests accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely reporting of results with appropriate documentation.
- Adheres to quality control procedures by performing required checks, analyzing data, troubleshooting out-of-range results, and taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly instrument function checks and preventative maintenance according to laboratory policies and procedures.
- Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, attempting corrective actions or notifying the appropriate personnel or manufacturer as needed.
- Ensures all laboratory procedures comply with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to the Laboratory Safety Plan.
- Communicates effectively with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare staff, providing timely updates on unusual patient results, instrument malfunctions, and quality control issues.
- Assists with proficiency testing and data collection required for laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance.
- Collects chain-of-custody urine drug screens and performs phlebotomy duties as required to support patient care needs.
- Collaborates with team members to ensure shift duties and department responsibilities are completed efficiently and accurately.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science required or
- Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required
- 0-2 years of acute care experience required
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, quality control protocols, and safety regulations.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with laboratory instruments.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet testing deadlines.
- Proficient in using laboratory information systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with healthcare staff.
- Knowledge of population-specific competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
- Licenses and Certifications
- ASCP - Medical Technologist required or
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (AMT) required or
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAB) required
- INDLABPHARM
About Community Health Systems
Operator of general acute care hospitals and outpatient facilities.
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