Medical Technologist

About the Role

Valley Regional Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist to join their team. This role utilizes skilled training to perform tests on patient samples (blood, urine, body fluids) to aid in diagnosis and medical evaluations. The position involves performing laboratory tests and procedures with independent judgment and responsibility under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures using manual and automated methods across disciplines including Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and others as introduced.
• Review the accuracy of patient results before releasing or reporting.
• Notify supervisor and arrange for specimen recollection if questionable test results are identified.
• Complete assigned work on pending laboratory specimens and review or resolve any pending tests for the next shift.
• Perform proficiency testing as needed.
• Call and document critical values within established time limits.
• Maintain instruments, perform basic instrument troubleshooting, and contact vendor technical service for more complicated issues.
• Assist in other department areas based on technical ability and as needed.
• Assist in performing venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.
• Actively participate in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Actively participate in the quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives of the department.
• Report results accurately in the computer with a maximum of 2 errors per year that require a corrected report; no serious errors are permitted.
• Perform and verify Quality Control results accurately and timely, documenting corrective action for QC outliers.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager, or Laboratory Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles and the ability to assess age-specific needs.
• Demonstrates ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Validation Checklist.
• Meets performance goals/objectives established annually.
• Displays courteous behavior and cooperative relationships with customers and co-workers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology (MT), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Biological sciences or related field of study preferred.
• Alternatively, an associate degree in a laboratory science or qualification under CLIA guidelines for Medical Laboratory Technician with an approved National Certification for MT is acceptable.
• Three to five years of experience preferred, but a recent graduate is acceptable.
• Possess an Approved National Certification with ASCP, or AMT.
• Recent graduates must be eligible to sit for an MT or equivalent certification exam and are required to obtain MT (ASCP or AMT) certification within 180 days of hire.