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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Baltimore, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified

Description

Performs a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures in one or more laboratory sections. Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology required or
  • a related science, required or
  • Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or
  • a related science (or equivalent: 60 semester hrs including 24 semester hrs of medical lab technology, required or
  • related science (or equivalent: 60 semester hrs including 24 semester hrs of medical lab technology, or 60 semester hrs including 24 hrs of science that includes 6 hrs chemistry, 6 hrs biology and 12 hrs chemistry, biology, or medical lab tech in any combination plus laboratory training that includes either completion of a clinical lab training program or 3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed). required or
  • For Pathology - Associates Lab: If an Associate's degree, will require 5 years progressively responsible clinical laboratory experience with demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the medical technologist position. required
Experience
  • Prior work experience not required
Licenses and Certifications
  • ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP preferred or
  • equivalent certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat, orderly work area.
  • Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
  • Participates in surveys, conducts established quality control of procedures, evaluates results, implements corrective action when indicated, and ensures accuracy of test results.
  • Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
  • Prepares and evaluates statistical data, cost analysis, and daily tallies for monthly reports.
  • Prepares, evaluates, and labels reagents, media, etc., per procedure.
  • Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation, storage, and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
  • Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity, precision, accuracy, etc.; and determines normal ranges.
  • Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.

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