Medical Technologist I

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Performs and interprets laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory for the diagnosis and care of adult patients. .

REQUIRED:
1. B.S. or B.A. degree in science plus successful completion of a formal technologist training program, program, OR 2. B.S. or B.A. degree in science with appropriate credits in chemistry, biology, and mathematics, plus at least one (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory, OR 3. Completion of three (3) years academic study (minimum of one hundred thirty-five (135) quarter hours or equivalent) with a total of twenty- four (24) quarter hours of chemistry, twenty-four (24) quarter hours of biological science, and five (5) quarter hours in math. During these three (3) years (one hundred thirty-five (135) quarter hours), thirty (30) quarter hours must be at the junior year level or above, and consist of at least fifteen (15) quarter hours of related science work. 4. Must also have two (2) years' experience in a clinical laboratory performing technical duties, OR must meet the requirements of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), have three (3) years MLT experience in a clinical laboratory performing technical duties, including one (1) full year at Northside Hospital., plus have an AS degree in MLT or applied science, and have passed or be eligible to take the AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) exam. Passing this exam will enable the employee to be a state recognized 5b1 MT. The employee must also demonstrate skills as described in promotion path guidelines (job specific standards). 5. Have state recognized certification as a Medical Technologist; or be eligible. Must receive certification within 12 months of hire if hired as eligible. 6. Applicants must demonstrate skills as described in the promotion path guidelines. 7. Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
PREFERRED:
1. Computer keyboard and information system experience. 2. Patient specimen collection experience and patient relations training.