Medical Technologist

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  • Peridot, AZ
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    This role is responsible for performing a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and supporting accurate and timely patient care decisions. Perform laboratory tests and procedures to identify normal and abnormal components, including blood grouping, typing, compatibility testing, and cell morphology studies.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPeridot, AZ

    Description

    Position Overview

    We are seeking experienced Medical Technologists (MT) to support laboratory operations in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of diagnostic laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and supporting accurate and timely patient care decisions.

    Schedule

    Flexible scheduling options available, including:

    • 3x12-hour shifts, or

    • 7 on / 7 off (combination of 3x12s and 4x10s), or

    • 4x10-hour shifts, four days per week

    Candidates must be flexible with days and shift times as needed.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Perform laboratory tests and procedures to identify normal and abnormal components, including blood grouping, typing, compatibility testing, and cell morphology studies

    • Perform, monitor, and review quality control testing; investigate and correct out-of-range results

    • Participate in scheduled and unscheduled instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, and quality data analysis

    • Prepare solutions, reagents, stains, and supplies necessary for testing

    • Review accession logs, reports, and computer-generated data for accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting

    • Ensure laboratory testing environments meet required standards (temperature, humidity, air circulation, specimen integrity, etc.)

    • Prepare clear, accurate, and timely reports to support patient treatment decisions

    • Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary puncture following all safety and infection control procedures

    • Educate patients and families on specimen collection and aftercare

    • Properly label and process specimens to ensure accurate identification

    • Participate in departmental orientation, training, quality assurance, and continuing education programs

    • Maintain professional competency through required education, staff meetings, and in-service training

    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Equipment & Systems

    Experience with the following equipment is preferred:

    • Ortho 7600, Ortho 5600, Ortho Vision

    • Sysmex 1000, Sysmex CA600

    • ID Now, Clinitek Advantus

    • MedTox, iStat, Bactec

    EMR: RMPS

    Requirements

    • Medical Technologist certification (ASCP required)

    • Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience

    • BLS certification

    • Strong understanding of laboratory testing methodologies and quality control procedures

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Proficiency with laboratory technologies and testing methods

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in test results

    • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

    • Effective verbal and written communication skills

    • Skilled in handling a wide range of laboratory instruments and equipment

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