Medical Technologist I

Job Description Summary

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory and report to section manager. Under general supervision, Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states. Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000590 CHS - Pathology - Molecular (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Medical Technologists support high quality laboratory testing in a clinical laboratory. MTs prepare specimens for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, perform specialized laboratory tests, perform quality control, troubleshoot quality control errors and maintenance procedures, recognize and evaluate computer data problems, troubleshoot laboratory instruments, perform preventative maintenance, communicate technical information to medical and lay persons, assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures, participate in continuing education, recognize normal and abnormal values, and model Standards of Behavior in daily interactions and activities.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor of Science degree In Medical Technology or relevant medical or scientific discipline.  Experience:  None.  Certification:  Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant categorical certification preferred at the time of hire, however, if not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by ASCP BOC or equivalent or relevant specialty lab certification.

• Primary source verification of successful completion is required and will be performed by MUHA Human Resources.

• New employees:  If not certified, certification must be obtained within the first year of employment. Starting salary will be 10% lower until certification, then full salary.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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