Part-time Medical Technologist II - HEALTH

Department:  HEALTH

Pay:  $25.66 per hour 

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm 

This is a professional health care position that performs testing on human body fluids such as blood, urine, and sputum in a CLIA certified laboratory. This position will perform testing on specimens from SCHD and outside clinics to assist in controlling the spread of disease and identifying chronic conditions. While General supervision is received from the Laboratory Manager, the employee must be able to perform all testing independently to provide accurate and timely results. Employee will provide support during public health emergencies (Activation Level 1).

Testing

• Perform moderate to high complexity testing in a laboratory setting.
• Report testing results to clinic staff in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follow Quality Control requirements and procedures.
• Participate in the lab’s proficiency testing program per CLIA guidelines to confirm testing competency.
• Actively participate in all laboratory quality improvement activities.

Specimen processing

• Accurately identify all specimens
• Ensure lab requisitions are completed, correct, and match the specimen.
• Enter the patient requisition information into the medical record system.
• Prepare and aliquot specimens for testing and/or send out.
• Compile and print all worksheets required for testing.

Equipment Maintenance

• Follow maintenance schedules for testing instrumentation.
• Document all maintenance actions.
• Troubleshoot any testing issues and follow up with manufacturer as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology. Certified through ASCP or equivalent as a Registered Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist within 6 months of hire. Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100 and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.  

Preferred Qualifications: Four years of experience in a related field. Current certification through ASCP or equivalent as a Registered Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.