Medical Technologist

Description

Decypher is seeking a Medical Technologist to support the contract in San Diego, CA.

About Decypher

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate from an accredited medical laboratory scientist training program (NAACLS, ABHES), Graduate from educational program accredited by Americal Medical Technologist (AMT) or any bachelor's degree in sciences with acceptable certification listed below.
• Certification: Certification/registration by ASCP or AMT; MLT Certification required
• Experience: Preferred but not required: One year of experience within the last two years as a medical laboratory scientist.
• US Citizenship Required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood bank as outlined in the TO.
• Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary. Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks. Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
• Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction. Locate and implement corrections. Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products and maintain proper records for quality control and quality assurance reports.
• Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.
• Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.

At Decypher we believe that equal opportunity fuels innovation by using the strengths of individual differences. Therefore, we strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decypher is fully committed to a program of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees and will actively carry out all federal and state regulations and executive orders. We apply our equal opportunity policy to all employment decisions.