The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing in one or more sections of the laboratory that assists with the diagnosis of patients.  The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Processes specimens, prepares reagents, performs testing procedures; reports and interprets test results.
• Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods.
• Works with Physician to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests.
• Serves as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians and phlebotomists as needed.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Required Job Qualifications include:

• Nationally recognized certification as a medical technologist or equivalent.
• State licensure if required.
• Bachelor degree in medical technology with formal medical technology training or qualification under CLIA '88 Regulations. 
• Minimum 1-3  year of experience as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory and current Blood Bank experience is required 5 yrs experience preferred.  
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Strong team work and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting up to 50 pounds.  Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting. .