Medical Technologist: PT Day Shift

Sandusky, Ohio is located on the shores of Lake Erie, approximately one hour away from both Cleveland and Toledo. Named the Best Coastal Small Town in America in 2018, it is home to many family attractions to include water, wildlife and amusement parks - including Cedar Point!

The lab at Firelands Regional Medical Center continues to grow to assure continuous high quality lab results for our Level III trauma, 200 bed hospital and the surrounding community. Med Techs perform as generalists through hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology and blood bank, but they are not required to perform phlebotomy. The lab expects to upgrade and remodel in the next 18-24 months to be able to offer the most up to date Beckman lab system, to include the DXA automation line.

Position Highlights:

• Hours: 8 - 10 hour shifts.
• Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America's 100 Best Spine Surgery.
• Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
• Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.

What You Will Do:

• Performs laboratory tests and procedures to provide physicians information that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Performs laboratory tests and procedures in all areas of the laboratory (blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, serology) to provide physicians with data to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Assures work lists are completed in a timely fashion.
• Assures that results are appropriate for all age groups serviced before posting to patient records.
• Performs analyzer maintenance.
• Performs quality control studies.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate work supplies in work areas, to include reagents, controls, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate work bench documentation, to include temperature charts, QC monitoring, maintenance logs, etc.
• Maintains competency in all areas of the laboratory worked.

What You Will Need:

• Degree in a laboratory science (chemical, physical, biological, or clinical) or medical laboratory technology required. Certification as (or eligible to become certified) MLT/MLS required. Previous hospital laboratory experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Ability to be mobile.
• Ability to exhibit dexterity and to differentiate colors.
• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers. Extreme attention to detail required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple priorities, and concentrate and communicate effectively in both oral and written form with management, patients, and co-workers.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment. Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.