Clinical Lab Technologist: Diverse Lab Rotations & Impact

Brown University Health; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Un-Registered Medical Technologist at Brown University Health performs a wide variety of routine and specialized studies on blood, urine, and body fluids under general supervision to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment. Requires independent judgement, professional education, and certification, and assists the department Laboratory Supervisor in daily operations.

The role emphasizes adherence to established standards, quality control, and safety, with potential department rotation and

Responsibilities

• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs, and problems.
• May be assigned to a specific department in the lab or may rotate in a minimum of two or a maximum of all departments.
• May act as charge person of a department in the absence of the department supervisor.
• Establishes own work plan and priorities, using and modifying established procedures, to ensure timely completion of assigned work in conformance with established policies and standards.
• Comply with established standards and practices/procedures.
• Assemble supplies and equipment and assure proper functioning and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Make sure specimens are properly labeled, collected, received, and stored properly for future reference and then properly discarded.
• Record, review, certify, and report test results as required.
• Maintain adequate quality control procedures to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents, and procedures.
• Recognize instrument malfunction and out-of-control test results and take corrective action.
• Assist in teaching and training of new employees.
• Follows established hospital, laboratory, departmental, and regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and precautions in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Follows safe work practices and utilizes all required personal protective equipment and other safety equipment when required.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs, and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Job description

The Un-Registered Medical Technologist at Brown University Health performs a wide variety of routine and specialized studies on blood, urine, and body fluids under general supervision to obtain data for diagnosis and treatment. Requires independent judgement, professional education, and certification, and assists the department Laboratory Supervisor in daily operations.

The role emphasizes adherence to established standards, quality control, and safety, with potential department rotation and