Medical Technologist
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Full-Time, 40 Hours/WeekDay Shift, -8:00am - 6:30pm (4 x 10
hours)OnsiteSummary: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 Expertise1. 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
Experience1. 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 required2.
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. Full Time FTE: 1.000000Status:
Onsite
Keywords: Akron Children's Hospital, Euclid , Medical Technologist, Healthcare , Akron, Ohio
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