Medical Technologist II / MLT SIGN ON BONUS (FT) Nights - Johnson City, TN

Medical Technologist II

Location: Johnson City Medical Center

Job Description:

• Responsible for independent performance of moderate and highly complex testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• Demonstrate practical knowledge, theoretical understanding, and critical thinking skills in clinical areas
• Operate and maintain various complex scientific equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair selected instrumentation
• Recognize quality control deviations and communicate problems to management, pathologists, and other staff
• Assist with problem resolutions
• May assume charge responsibilities including workflow monitoring and first-line response for problem solving
• Scope of care includes direct patient contact procedures such as phlebotomy, pediatric sweat chloride testing, and assistance with bone marrow collections
• Support a self-directed laboratory team concept with a positive attitude and high-quality work standards
• Provide didactic and clinical technique instructional training and competency assessments to new team members and students

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biology or biological science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course or meet CLIA Standard; Testing personnel qualification 42CFR493.1423 for moderate complexity testing and 42CFR493.1489 for high complexity testing
• Certification by the ASCP, AMT, AABB, or other comparable organization preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Requirements:

• Shift: Night
• Weekends: Rotating
• On Call: No
• Travel Required: No

Job Type: Full-time