Medical Technologist

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Technologist to support our client's hospital facility in Brandywine, MD. This is a full-time permanent role.

ROLE: Is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Performs specimen collection and assists with patient flow as needed. Trains employees in laboratory procedures. May act as primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument. Acts as a resource for laboratory science information. May oversee daily laboratory activities in absence of supervisor. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre[1]authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
•    Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
•    Follows the laboratories procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
•    Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
•    Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
•    Adheres to the laboratories quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
•    Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
•    Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears.
•    Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
•    Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.
•    Follows the laboratories policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratories established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratories established performance specifications.
•    Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required
•    Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or laboratory science. Current state license if required. AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred. 
•    Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years of experience.

Shift Time: Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Brandywine, MD
Floating Requirements: NA
Pay range: 
MLT - $21.22 - $26.57
MLS - $26.49 -$33.74

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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.