Med Tech Days

Trinity Health; Garden City (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Garden City, Idaho is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform diagnostic tests in the Clinical Laboratory. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and relevant certifications, with responsibilities focused on quality control, test accuracy, and collaboration with healthcare teams. This full-time position includes a structured weekend schedule and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• MT or equivalent certification needed within 1 year.
• Completion of medical technology training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and safety.
• Accurately process and report test results.
• Perform equipment maintenance and QC.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory techniques

Professional judgment

Problem recognition

QC compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Medical Technologist (MT) certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift:

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Performs tests related to the diagnosis and treatment of patient by utilizing various medical laboratory procedures in the Clinical Laboratory. Correlates and integrates other patient data when interpreting test results. Uses professional judgment and has an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, scientific principles, quality control, and instrument maintenance. Recognizes problems, identifies causes, and determines alternative methods and solutions.

HOURS: M-F, 9am - 530pm / Rotating every third weekend. Saturday and Sunday hours will be 6am - 230pm. Preceding Friday and following Monday, you will be off following the weekend schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire date.
• Completion of medical technology training required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with all departmental policies and procedures relevant to the scope of activities including safety policies.
• Performs, records and reviews scheduled QC. Takes immediate corrective action when QC data is outside established limits.
• Performs and records routine maintenance of equipment. Recognizes and documents poor instrument performance and takes appropriate action independently.
• Verifies specimen labeling, integrity and suitability before performing testing.
• Accurately performs low, medium and high complexity testing procedures according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Reports test results accurately and appropriately. Reports critical test results to physician, nursing station or physician office according to established protocol.
• Ability to prioritize work to maintain maximum efficiency. Uses spare time to assist other areas as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy when needed according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Monitors supply inventory and takes appropriate action to ensure that needed supplies are readily available.
• Performs expected tasks without direction of supervisor.
• Ensures accuracy of work being reported by assigned department. Examines review lists, pending logs and the like. Resolves problems immediately and communicates with oncoming shift, nurses/physicians as appropriate.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran