Medical Technologist Molecular Diagnostics
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
About Akron Children's Hospital Akron Children's Hospital has
been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties
are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.
With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than
50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're
making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality
care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than
1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and
pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care
partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide
thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage
clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With
our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere
app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us.
Learn more at . OUR PROMISES To treat every child as we would our
own To treat others as they would like to be treated To turn no
child away for any reason Prior to the start date, full COVID-19
vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined
as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are
excluded from this requirement. We are seeking people who are
committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients,
family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and
personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive. Part
Time (16 hours per week), Days, includes weekend and holiday
rotation New Rates of Pay! Summary: 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 Expertise 1. 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
Experience 1. 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 required 2.
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. Part Time FTE: 0.400000 Akron
Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities,
Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. EEO
is the law, please click/copy paste the link below to learn
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