Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technologist
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Up to $25K SIGN ON BONUS
Position Type: Full Time Days, Hours: 0700-1530
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with matching
- Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Call, Weekend, and Holiday Rotation: - Required with a 30-minute call response time.
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.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field required or
- Passing score on the Clinical Laboratory Technology Proficiency examination approved by HHS (HEW) required
- 0-2 years acute care experience required
Licenses and Certifications - ASCP - Medical Technologist preferred or
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT preferred or
- CLS-L - Clinical Lab Scientist License preferred
To apply, please email kelsey_luttrell@chs.net
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Job Tags
Full time, Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work,