Medical Technologist (Blood Bank)

JOB LOCATION: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

JOB SHIFT: Full Time Days

POSITION PURPOSE

• Perform routine and specialized moderate and high complexity laboratory tests on all types of blood and body fluid specimens under minimal supervision.  
• Insures accurate and reliable test results by adhering to a strict quality control program. 
• Performs instrument function checks and preventative maintenance procedures according to department's policies and procedures. 
• Performs minor instrument repair as necessary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or an associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution or meet grandfather requirements under CLIA'88 personnel requirements.

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• One (1) to two (2) years preferred.  Precision and accuracy to perform Laboratory procedures.  
• Keen judgment to evaluate information against measurable criteria in the performance of tests.  
• Visual acuity to read instructions and examine specimens.  
• Form perception and color discrimination to identify cells and micro-organisms.  
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment.  
• Assist the Section Supervisor in resolving equipment problems, oversees the teaching and evaluation of students and new employees and has expertise with specific Laboratory procedures or Laboratory instrumentation.