Medical Lab Technician/ Medical Technologist (Per Diem-Days)

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Medical Lab Technician/ Medical Technologist (Per Diem-Days)

Department: KH-LAB HEMATOLOGY

Operating Unit: Kent Hospital

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 22092

Job Status: Per Diem

Shift: Days

Schedule: Flex days

Primary Function

Responsible for analyzing, evaluating and interpreting various specimens for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of medical conditions.

Responsibilities

1. Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of patient specimens according to established procedures. Perform specimen collection and other specimen handling duties as needed.
2. Operate complex biomedical electronic instrumentation including calibration, maintenance, quality assurance and troubleshooting.
3. Perform and analyze quality control procedures including daily testing, recording, problem resolution and compiling reports to assure accuracy of all results.
4. Review and verify the accuracy of tests results before entering into information system. Investigate unusual test results and report clinically significant information appropriately. Interpret results when requested.
5. Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed in order to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
6. Assist in instructing new employees to learn established lab procedures and practices.
7. Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars, in-services and reading journals.
8. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specification

Associates Degree in clinical laboratory science or biological, chemical, physical science from an accredited institution; and Completion of a twelve-month clinical laboratory training program approved by the U. S. Department of Education and/or accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or equivalent; and Completion of a nationally recognized certification examination for medical laboratory technician, such as that offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent within 6 months of employment.