What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekday Medical Technologist (MT or MLT) position at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital?
Summary
Eligible applicants may receive a $5,000 sign on bonus
Medical Lab Technician Job Summary & Qualifications:
Performs specimen collection, patient testing functions and related tasks in order to ensure accurate and efficient reporting of laboratory data. Responsible for accurate reporting of test results; identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving problems, instrument maintenance; documentation of problems and following safe laboratory practices. Participates in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree-Medical Laboratory Technician with approved internship
- ASCP certification or equivalent, or registry eligible.
- Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete Board of Registry ASCP examination within first 12 months of employment
Skills Needed:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to work closely with others and possess solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Candidate must be capable of working in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to be effective in a diverse work group.
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing work unit.
- Ability to work independently on off-shifts.
- Ability to handle stress of producing accurate results under time constraints.
- Ability to accommodate schedule adjustments, as well as off-shift and weekend assignments as workload dictates.
- Basic computer knowledge including keyboarding skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and render decisions.
- Proficiency in use of laboratory equipment and testing.
Medical Technologist Job Summary & Qualifications:
Performs specimen collection, patient testing functions and related tasks in order to ensure accurate and efficient reporting of laboratory data. Responsible for accurate reporting of test results; identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving problems, instrument maintenance; documentation of problems and following safe laboratory practices. Participates in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, or health related field, or HEW-MT
- Completion of a clinical laboratory internship
- Successful completion of ASCP registry examination or registry eligible
- Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete Board of Registry ASCP examination within first 12 months of employment
Skills Needed:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to work closely with others and possess solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Candidate must be capable of working in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to be effective in a diverse work group.
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing work unit.
- Ability to work independently on off-shifts.
- Ability to handle the stress of producing accurate results under time constraints.
- Ability to accommodate schedule adjustments, as well as off-shift and weekend assignments as workload dictates.
- Basic computer knowledge including keyboarding skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and render decisions.
- Proficiency in use of laboratory equipment and testing.