Job Description
Salary Range: xx26.82/hour - xx40.24/hour (dependent on education and years of experience)
Placement Fee: xx15,000 Flat Fee
The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist in the Hematology Department provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards. Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
- Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Processes, reads, and reports cultures from various sources as well as antibiotic sensitivities and other microbiology procedures.
- Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Works in compliance with all established QA/QI standards.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
- Recognizes problems, identifies the cause and implements solutions where appropriate.
- Orients and/or trains new employees.
15. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Bereavement Leave
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Prescription Services Discounts/Delivery
- Prescription Mail Order
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Plan
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Financial Planning
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Events
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Direct Deposit
- On-Call/Call-In Pay
- Free Parking
- 403(b) Plan w/ Employer Match
- On-Site Day Care
- Flexible Scheduling
- Wellness Program
- Concierge Services
- On-Site Dry Cleaning and Bakery
- Free Colleague Fitness Membership
Requirement description : By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through and agency.
- Bachelor s degree in medical technology or related field, or an associate degree in medical technology or related field. - Required
- MT Certification or MLS Certification - Required
- Can be a New Grad, as long as they are ASCP eligible.
- HM is open to considering a MLT that is already ASCP Certified.
- ***HM specifically looking for the following: "Medical Technologists or Medical Laboratory Technicians with generalist or Hematology experience...Does not have the staff to train a non-MT Hematology because of the knowledge required to differentiate cell lineages accurately."
Weekend Requirements : None
On Call Requirements : None