Medical Lab Technologist (MLT), Full-time, Nights

Full-time, Nights

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states

Essential Functions

• Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing
• Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions
• Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner.
• Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards
• Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment
• Performs manual tests based on detailed instructions from a physician
• Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the patient, physician or registered nurse
• Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Biology or Chemistry or graduation from an approved school of Medical Technology required

License

• Medical Technologist

Experience: 

• One year experience as a Medical Technologist preferred

Skills 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Knowledge of the principles, operations and maintenance of lab equipment is required