Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

LANDER, WY

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and/or Laboratory Manager, performs phlebotomy and clinical tests in the areas of hematology, urinalysis, general clinical microscopy, blood banking, serology, bacteriology, coagulation, chemistry, arterial blood gases, and special chemistry to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Care of the Environment

• Recognizes unsafe acts or conditions as defined by 's Policies and Procedures and takes immediate action to correct these acts or conditions.

Age Specific Competency

• Knowledge (through training) or experience and demonstrated competency in delivering care across the life span of Neonate Newborn (<30 days), infants (<1 year), early childhood (1 year and <5 years), late childhood (5 years and <13 years), adolescent (13 and <17 years), young adult (17 to <30 years), middle adult (30 years to <60 years), older adult (>60 years).

Minimum Education

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (in semester hours) in biology, chemistry, physical science or medical terminology AND laboratory training from an accredited program (may be part of the 60 semester hours toward a degree) or 3 months documented laboratory training in the specialties the individual performs testing.
• Currently registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, (ASCP) and/or CLS Registry with National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel, Inc. and/or (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) and/or have proof of certification from the Department of Health Education and Welfare (HEW). If new graduate, must obtain within one year of hire.

Required Skills

• Current BLS certification through American Heart Association