Medical Technologist Night

Summary

Using manual and automated scientific techniques, analyzes patient specimens that result in clinical information used by health care workers to diagnose and treat patients.

• Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section specific policy and procedure. Maintains competency in all identified sections.
• Interprets/enters data to prepare a patient laboratory report. Communicates and documents all critical and significant results in accordance with laboratory policy. Keeps team members and customers adequately informed.
• Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy. Performs, documents and completes required daily, weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Performs QC/QA to ensure quality test results. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately; dating when received, opened and expiration.
• Identifies and resolves problems that arise. Communicates well with other staff members and our customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up.
• Instructs new staff members, on the job trainees, residents and students. Documents teaching and training appropriately to ensure required documentation for accreditating agencies.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE

Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience:

zero to six months

Desired:
Graduate of Medical Technology Program. Previous work experience. American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification preferred or eligible.

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational:
  Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort:
  Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment:
  Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Danbury Hospital

123

Blood Bank

No

$36.53 - $67.90 Hourly