Medical Technologist (Dixon)

Position Type: Full-Time

Full-time:

Position 1: Day shift hours are M-F 6a-2:30p with alternating weekends and holidays Monday-Friday. 40 hours/week.

Position 2: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm, alternating weekends and holidays. 40 hours/week

Compensation:

Salary Range: $31.49 - $37.05 >> Shift Differential $3.00 second shift & $3.25 Weekend

Sign on Bonus: Up to $5000 1 year, $10000 2 year, $20000 3 year (Prorated by FTE)

Position Summary:

Performs various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assess test results for accuracy. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments. May perform blood specimen collection, training personnel and students. Independent judgement and professional education and certification are required.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelors degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. Successful completion of the ASCP or AMT Board of Certification CLS exam within the first year of employment is also required. Alternative bachelor's degrees are acceptable with successful completion of ASCP or AMT CLS certification exam prior to employment

- Maintains current certification according to guidelines established by appropriate certifying agency

-Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and communicate with patients and other health care professionals. High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.

- Must possess sufficient academic, technical, and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research and resolve day-to-day problems that arise or special projects as assigned by the laboratory management.

Preferred Experience - 1 to 2 years of experience, preferred

Primary job responsibilities and accountability:

- Performs various routine and complex clinical laboratory tests according to established policies and procedures in order to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Assess test results for accuracy. Performs routine scheduled preventative maintenance, calibration and minor problem troubleshooting on laboratory instruments. May perform blood specimen collection, training personnel and students. Independent judgement and professional education and certification are required.

- Performs and documents required quality control and calibration procedures, evaluating any abnormalities pursuing resolution and under direction of manager, supervisor, lead and pathologist

- Performs minor procedural and instrument maintenance/troubleshooting.

- May collect patient specimens from all patient age groups.

- Notifies all appropriate person (i.e manager, supervisor, lead, risk manager, shift supervisor) of problems, equipment/product defects, and important information encountered in dealing with physicians, patients, visitors, or other department personnel.

- Responsible for reading and understanding Lab policies, compliance with regulatory agency requirements, and procedures be familiar with overall hospital regulations.

- Maintains safe work environment. Complies with Exposure Control Plan as well as the guidelines for infection control and Employee Health Services.

- Participates in the Quality improvement program under the diretcion of the manager, supervisor, lead and pathologist.

- Assist in the training of new employees and may assist in training of students.

- May assist in evaluation and implementation of new lab equipment and performance characteristics of new procedures.

*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.

Pride Health provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children. Additional perks include short-term disability, accident and critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, a 403b retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually for full-time employees.

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About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.