Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (TEMP)

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join their dedicated team. In this temporary role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic tests, including phlebotomy, and ensuring the accuracy of test results. You will play a crucial role in maintaining laboratory equipment and providing excellent service to patients and healthcare professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a clinical setting while contributing to the high standards of care and excellence that the organization is known for. If you are passionate about laboratory work and patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree and completion of a medical technician internship.
• ASCP eligibility and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests in various laboratory areas including blood bank and chemistry.
• Draw blood samples and ensure accurate reporting of test results.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment regularly.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Diagnostic Testing

Patient Interaction

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Computer Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in science

Completion of medical technician internship

ASCP eligibility

Job description

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (TEMP) (250326-50022996)

Purpose of Position: Under the general direction of the Laboratory Manager, plans, sets up, carries out and evaluates diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures. Performs phlebotomy duties.

Description:

1. Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
2. Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of laboratory activity.
3. Maintains proficiency and performs diagnostic test in blood bank, hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, clinical, microscopy and bacteriology.
4. Carries out and initiates follow up of organic and inorganic diagnostic test.
5. Draws venous or capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients as required.
6. Packages specimens together with pertinent information.
7. Arranges for delivery to reference laboratory.
8. Prioritizes requests according to need and condition.
9. Records and checks results of tests.
10. Ensures prompt transmittal of accurate reports and test results to physicians and nursing units.
11. Ensures proper reporting of charges and billing information for all services.
12. Completes periodic proficiency survey tests for unknown samples submitted for analysis and completes required reports.
13. Prepares and sets up equipment for tests.
14. Assures proper calibration of equipment.
15. Performs and records daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks of all laboratory equipment.
16. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
17. Must wear facility provided identification badge at all times.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications:

1. Associate’s degree in science from an accredited institution and completion of an approved medical technician internship program.
2. ASCP eligible.
3. Computer skills preferred.

Schedule Details: TEMP (up to 5 months) 64PP (32hrs per week), Rotating Evenings, 3p-11p with 11p-7a coverage, E/O Weekend & Rot. Holidays

Organization:

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location:

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department: FHA-Clinical Lab