Medical Technologist / ASCP/REG / Lab /Sign On Bonus

Job Description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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Position: Tech - Medical (ASCP/REG)

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Technical Coordinator, the Tech - Medical (ASCP/REG) assumes the responsibility for performing waived and non-waived complexity analysis of patient specimens for diagnostic purposes, and related procedures in the areas of assigned responsibility under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the Department of Laboratory Services. Such responsibilities encompass not only the
internal functioning of the Department, but also the integration of the Department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Tech - Medical (ASCP/REG) supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Practices the profession of clinical laboratory science in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA ’, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and/or the laboratory Medical Director.
• Actively participates in the structure, review and revision of policies and procedures.
• Monitors quality control data and instrument maintenance.
• Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assign responsibility.
• Performs clinical laboratory procedures in any one or combination of specialty areas of the laboratory optimizing the efficiency and quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory procedures.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• (K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune ® corporation, annual revenues during 5 were $.4 billion. In 6, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 5, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• Minimum Education: Baccalaureate degree in medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science required. In lieu of Baccalaureate degree, employee may qualify with years or more experience in a CLIA certified laboratory.
• Minimum Work Experience: One year clinical laboratory internship required
• Certifications: ASCP, AMT, and/or NCA preferred or eligible
• Mathematical, computer, reasoning, and language skills at the college level required

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to read, write, and converse in English
2. Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments
3. Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly
4. Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material
5. Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material
6. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements
7. Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others
8. Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
9. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers
. Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color
. Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting of moderate and complex instrumentation
(example: hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing
instrumentation)
. Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately
. Ability to understand and explain the theories of laboratory specimen processing
. Ability to multi-task productively and accurately
. Ability to remain focused on job responsibilities