Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist (ASCP)

Description:Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance.Laboratory Technicians perform tests on blood and body fluids to determine the presence or absence of disease, monitor response to treatment and aid in health maintenance (with the assistance of Medical Technologists/Medical Laboratory Scientists). Identifies and interprets test results and reports to the appropriate clinician.Medical Lab TechnicianEducationRequired: Associate degree OR completion of an accredited MLT ProgramExperiencePreferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratorySkillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills.Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communicationExcellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.Licensure/Certification/RegistrationRequired: Certified as a Medical Lab Technician from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.Medical Technologist (ASCP)Education:Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND Grandfathered status under CLIA RegulationsExperience:Required: Completion of a medical technology program accredited by NAACLS OR At least 2 years laboratory experienceSkills:Strong analytical/problem solving skills.Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communicationExcellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.Knowledge of current information technology and an ability to lead project teams to accomplish automation projects of large size and complexity.Proficient in all Microsoft programs; high level proficiency in Excel.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Required: Certified as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency or eligible to sit for exam at time of hire; must obtain certification within 90 days of hire OR Grandfathered Status under CLIA Regulations