Medical Technologist or Technician-Main Lab-Part-Time at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Procedures, Independent Judgment, Chemical Testing, Microscopic Testing, Bacteriological Testing, Quality Improvement, Patient Care, Clinical Training, Medical Technology, Biological Science, Data Interpretation, Age-Specific Needs, Certification, Licensure, Team Collaboration, Clinical Lab Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: A Certified Medical Technologist performs and develops a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment and using both manual and automated methods. Required: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related biological science and 12-months approved clinical training in a NACCLS approved program or equivalent. In lieu of Associate�s degree has successfully completed equivalent military training and served as a medical laboratory specialist. Required: MT/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent Preferred: State of Tennessee licensure Medical Laboratory Technologist Current incumbents hired prior to December 2016 who have not met the requirements listed above will be grandfathered into the position. Department Position Summary: The Medical Technologist performs chemical, microscopic and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease under the direction of a Coordinator. He/she works closely with the Coordinator and other Technicians/Technologists in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement. He/she performs duties as assigned by a Coordinator, Clinical Lab Manager, and/or Administrative Laboratory Director. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her section. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

The Medical Technologist performs chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological testing of body fluids to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment of disease. They work closely with the Coordinator and other Technicians/Technologists in an atmosphere of continuous quality improvement.