Medical Technologist Trainee

If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.Medical Technologist Trainee101 Truman Medical CenterJob LocationUniversity Health Truman Medical CenterKansas City, MissouriDepartmentMedical Laboratory Science UHTMCPosition TypePart timeWork SchedulevariedHours Per Week4Job DescriptionPerforms tests on blood and body fluids to provide information for diagnosing and combating disease. Works under direct supervision from a Medical Technologist or other qualified personnel. May be assigned to work in specialized section within the department.Minimum GPA of 2.5 and/or Bachelor of Science degree with the following: 16 credit hours of biological sciences including immunology, genetics, and microbiology, plus 16 credit hours of chemistry including organic chemistry or biochemistry, plus one semester of college mathematics such as algebra, statistics, or calculusMust be able to write and speak EnglishMust have excellent communication skills, the ability to follow verbal, written, and electronic instructions, and work independently to complete assignmentsMust pass a color-blindness and visual competency testMust possess manual dexterity for phlebotomy and for operation and maintenance of laboratory equipmentMust have intellectual capacity for performing complex problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skillsMust have sufficient judgement to recognize deviations and abnormalities in laboratory results and instrumentationMust have mechanical and psychomotor skills sufficient to operate a laboratory computer and laboratory equipment