Medical Technologist, Full Time Days

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:  Performs tests and analyzes body fluids to provide vital clinical information that leads to diagnosis and/or medical treatment of the patient.  Performs appropriate procedures according to well-defined age-specific standards.

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule:  Full time Days
• Department:  Infectious Disease
• Location:  Guilford County Health Department in Greensboro, NC

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited university required.
• Eligible for Medical Technologist certification (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
• Medical Technologist experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for testing, equipment, and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event. 
• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense. 
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate. 
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CLIA, CAP, TJC, OSHA. 
• Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department. 
• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects. 
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified. 
• Participate in appropriate Proficiency Testing
• Assists in preparing data required in monthly, quarterly and annual reports.   
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.