University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory testing in various sections of the Laboratory. A Medical Technologist receives specimens, performs clinical laboratory tests by standardized procedures, understands method principles; performs quality control and preventative maintenance; and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits. The Technologist works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records all data obtained. The Technologist interacts with patient populations from neonate to elderly; with patients of all types of illnesses.

Education & Training: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science, or a combination of education and experience along with a nationally recognized certification at the technologist level or 6 years of MLT experience. Military qualifications/training will be reviewed on a case by case basis. In addition to the above, individuals must meet federal and state requirements to perform high complexity testing. ASCP certification preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: Experience may be required based upon education and training. The incumbent may require up to 3 months of full time detailed job orientation and training to gain specific capabilities to perform essential job functions.

Skills & Abilities: Visual acuity and color perception are required. Ability to: a) exercise appropriate independent judgement in pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic components of testing; b) effectively control, calibrate, evaluate and operate various laboratory analytical equipment; c) communicate effectively with other hospital personnel and with patients; d) maintain discretion with patients; e) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the laboratory including all shifts; f) foster a service excellence atmosphere that contributes to a healing and compassionate environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.