Clinical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI seeks a Medical Technologist to analyze and interpret specimens for diagnosis and treatment. You will operate complex instrumentation, perform quality control, and ensure accurate reporting while maintaining supplies and training staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or a related field, with ASCP or NCA certification, and at least six months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Medical technology or Specific Science and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• ASCP or NCA is also required.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of patient specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform specimen collection and other specimen handling duties as needed.
• Operate complex biomedical electronic instrumentation including calibration, maintenance, quality assurance and troubleshooting.
• Perform and analyze quality control procedures including daily testing, recording, problem resolution and compiling reports to assure accuracy of all results.
• Review and verify the accuracy of tests results before entering into information system.
• Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed in order to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
• Evaluate test results for accuracy, reportability and clinical significance and report accordingly.
• Maintain current knowledge of specialty by attending seminars, in-services and reading journals.
• Evaluate new methodologies and instrumentation under the guidance of the Section Chief and report findings and recommendations.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities in absence of Department Head. Orient and train new employees/students.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Specimen handling

Instrumentation maintenance

Quality control

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

ASCP or NCA certification

Job description

Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI seeks a Medical Technologist to analyze and interpret specimens for diagnosis and treatment. You will operate complex instrumentation, perform quality control, and ensure accurate reporting while maintaining supplies and training staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or a related field, with ASCP or NCA certification, and at least six months of relevant experience.