Medical Technologist Micro/Viro
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Uniontown
Posted on: January 16, 2022
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's HospitalAkron Children's Hospital has
been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties
are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.
With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than
50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're
making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality
care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than
1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and
pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care
partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide
thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage
clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With
our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere
app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us.
Learn more at akronchildrens.org.OUR PROMISES
Part Time (56 hours a pay) Shift Primarily Afternoons/Evenings,
will consider 8 or 10 hour shifts, includes a weekend and holiday
rotation
Summary:
The Medical Technologist performs laboratory tests to aid in
diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assists in the collection,
processing, and analysis of test ordered by a physician. Medical
Technologists can recognize interdependency of tests and have
knowledge of physiological conditions affecting test results which
are used by the physician to determine the presence, extent and
possible the cause of disease.
Responsibilities:
1.Utilizes independent judgment in performing both routine and
complex laboratory tests using a variety of techniques,
instrumentation, and equipment in order to assist the physician in
the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
2.Exercises professional judgment in order to prioritize and
evaluate varying test requests efficiently.
3.Follow procedures for collecting and processing Biological
specimens.
4.Performs analytical testing procedures with accuracy and
precision.
5.Demonstrates scientific knowledge of testing principles, analytic
procedures, and their results allowing for appropriate
interpretation in conjunction with disease and physiology.
Integrates multiple data to resolve problems.
6.Implements and monitors quality control, new equipment, and/or
methods.
7.Performs tasks efficiently and maintains work area.
8.Participates in education efforts of the department.
9.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of
the patients served regardless of age.
10.Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1.Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting including
recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines is
preferred.
2.Experience working with all levels within an organization is
required.
3.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
4.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar
software is required.
Education and Experience
1.Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or other
science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical
Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed
appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria required
2.Certification: Certification or eligibility for certification by
ASCP at the Technologist level or grandfather at the Technologist
level prior to 2004 is required. Certification obtained within 12
months from the start date in the position is required.
3.Years of relevant experience: 2 or more years is preferred.
4.Years of experience supervising: None.
Part Time
FTE: 0.700000
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of
Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with
Disabilities.
Position: ALLIED HEALTH LAB
Keywords: Akron Children's Hospital, Cleveland , Medical Technologist Micro/Viro, Healthcare , Uniontown, Ohio
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