Job Summary:
Technologist Trainee is a training position, preparing the employee to work independently as a limit license scientist (Technologist) and to further gain ASCP certification within five years. Works under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Certified Technologist, or Technologist in providing services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory services area.
Duties:
Performs waived and automated analytic processes. This includes qualitative, semi-qualitative, or quantitative tests performed automatically by an instrument.
Oversees calibration on self-calibrating instruments and performs select calibration processes.
Performs selected moderate and high complexity analytic processes (both automated and non-automated)
Operates selected laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment. Performs minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance under direction of a Technologist and/or Technical Supervisor. Maintains records and documentation.
Performs and documents quality control and equipment maintenance within predetermined parameters.
Accurately logs in and processes specimens according to established departmental procedures.
Follows appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport procedures. Resolves sample handling problems or refers problems to designated Technologists, and/or Technical Supervisor.
Processes data and transcribes data in the laboratory computer system. All results are validated by the qualified personnel (Technologist, Certified Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist).
Trains on new procedures to a prescribed level of competency.
Meets output measures as defined by individual group procedures. Assists others in areas of defined competency when assigned workload is complete.
Refers requests for special and unusual tests to the Technical Supervisor and/or Group Manager.
Assists in data collection for QA indicators as defined.
Assists in the performance of validation of equipment and test methods as defined.
Assists in the creation and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) as defined.
Performs internal and external proficiency testing as defined.
Appropriately stocks and maintains reagents and supplies.
Assists in the training of Technicians as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Technologist Trainees at ARUP must have a Bachelor’s degree in the chemical or biological sciences with the following course requirements (including at least one upper division class needed in relevant biology or chemistry):
- 25 credits of pertinent biology, 16 credits of chemistry, and 3 credits of math
- 25 credits of chemistry, 16 credits of pertinent biology, and 3 credits of math
- 16 credits of chemistry, 16 credits of pertinent biology, and 3 credits of math
Chemistry: Quantitative Analysis/Analytical Chemistry
Microbiology: Medical Microbiology
Hematology: Hematology
Immunohematology: Immunology and Genetics
This position requires an evaluation of education and credentials. This may include but not limited to; all college/university transcripts (including any transferred credits), all degrees conferred, a letter from the school’s registrar stating the date of expected graduation if enrolled in the last semester, and any relevant certifications. Upon request, submit all required documents. To avoid delays please ensure these documents are available.
Note: Applications will be accepted from candidates who are scheduled to graduate at the end of the current academic term.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.08 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
- Medical Technologist (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salt Lake City, UT 84108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person