Medical Lab Technician/Technologist - Microbiology - Grand View Hospital

The Medical Lab Technician/Technologist - Microbiology performs a variety of diagnostic testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Blood Bank following established practices and standards. Performs phlebotomy as needed. Demonstrates competent knowledge and skills to ensure quality results.  Fully functions in microbiology; reading plates and familiar with cephied pcr testing.

Essential Functions:

• Receives assignments according to the established departmental procedures and plans, organizes and prioritizes work duties to accomplish daily objectives.
• Performs testing procedures and related work according to established protocols and standards with minimal technical and/or data entry error in order to report results to the requesting party.
• Operates equipment and works with highly technical instrumentation according to established procedures and protocols in order to assure the accuracy of test results.
• Performs equipment maintenance and repair according to operator’s manuals in order to facilitate testing procedures and avoid down-time.
• Assays appropriate controls, stands, and other quality control material according to protocol in order to maintain the testing environment.
• Performs venipunctures according to established protocols and procedures so as to provide the best possible specimen for analysis.
• Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience:

Associates Degree – Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent, required

1-3 years’ experience, preferred

License and Certifications:
Credentialed by an agency approved by the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA), i.e. ASCP, HEW, HCA., Upon hire, preferred

Benefits: 
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees including:  

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance available 1st of the month after start date  
• Wellness and gym discounts & free cardiac rehab gym  
• 403B  
• On-site discounted childcare center  
• Paid time off  
• Sick time for full time employees  
• Tuition assistance
• Free life insurance for full time employees  
• Long term disability for full time employees  
• Short term disability  
• Employee referral bonus  
• Identity theft insurance  
• Pet Insurance  
• Flexible spending accounts  
• Employee discount program  
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Free parking