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The Medical Technologist reports to and will be clinically supervised by the site medical director and work under the direction of a primary medical provider (Radiologist, Physicians, Surgeons, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants).
The Medical Technologist will be assigned to treat patients in one of two settings:
- Small medical/trauma hospitals
- Large medical/trauma hospital
In these settings, the Medical Technologist performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests. Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions. In addition to performing their technical function, medical technicians keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate purchases of equipment, or manage a medical technical department.
Location: Iraq
Duties:
- Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.
- Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.
- Must be familiar with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) requirements for maintaining blood products for transfusion.
- Analyzes the chemical content of fluids and tests for drug levels in the blood.
- Prepares specimens, counts cells, and looks for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids.
- Analyzes test results and relays them to physicians.
- Makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples, to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.
- Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
- Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs, to ensure the accuracy of tests.
- Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
- Orders and stocks supplies as needed and maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have completed a formal Medical Technology training program leading to a diploma, certificate, or bachelor's degree.
- Must be eligible or certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- Must have and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- A minimum of two years experience as a Medical Technologist is required.
- All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in the desired career field.
- Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond promptly.
Physical Requirements:
- Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
- No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments.
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
- The location of services may at times be in remote, austere, or challenging environments.
- May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.
Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is: Acuity - CHS Middle East, LLC
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