A Note on Required Qualifications:
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Only one of the listed certifications is required, not all.
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The individual must have a Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science field or medical technology from an accredited institution, or must otherwise satisfy CLIA certification standards.
Additional Job Description:
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Certified as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of ASCP or National Certification Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Minimum 1-year experience
• Experience in a physician office setting preferred
• Experience working with a pediatric population preferred
• Experience with an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to multitask
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory equipment and safety including the use of hazardous chemicals, biological safety cabinets, and personal protective equipment.
• Must have knowledge of CLIA rules and regulations to assure lab is CLIA certified. Complete any paperwork required.
• Must have good analytical judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure, strong problem-solving skill, and attention to detail.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• There will be a combination of standing, walking and sitting in this position. Must be able to get up and down out of a chair without difficulty, as there will be movement between blood collection and working with laboratory instruments.
• Strength is needed to hold patients during specimen collection.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position.
• Physical effort and physical work environment
• Light work
• Daily carrying, lifting (up to 20 pounds), pulling, pushing
• Daily crouching, stooping
• Daily feeling, handling, reaching
• Daily spoken expression, visual acuity
• Daily noise (children crying)
• Spends 75% or more of her/his time inside