Laboratory Technician/Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical laboratory is seeking a Medical Technician responsible for performing diagnostic testing and training staff. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to work under stress, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a diverse and dedicated team to enhance patient care through accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year healthcare or lab related work experience required.
• Certification by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency.
• Ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderate and/or high complexity testing in the clinical laboratories.
• Coordinates workflow/workload to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Provides training and evaluation of new employees.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Quality Control

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Job description

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

BUI Clinical Laboratory is a comprehensive provider of laboratory testing, expert medical interpretation of specimens and innovation in laboratory technology. The laboratory plays an essential role in the quality and safety of patient care by providing accurate diagnostic and treatment information to caregivers and patients. The Medical Technician (MT) performs a wide range of diagnostic testing. The Medical Technician brings forth the specialized scientific and technical knowledge essential to perform most analytical testing in the Clinical Laboratory. They are responsible for the interpretation and reporting of lab tests. Their teaching and training abilities are of broad lab scope. Individuals are expected to perform some advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and problem resolution; and instruct other employees. They will assess specimen quality and test validity. A high level of technical skill is needed for testing methods/systems in which quality control materials and/or external proficiency testing materials are labile or not available. Troubleshooting is not automatic and requires decision-making and direct intervention to resolve most problems. Maintenance requires special knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resolution of problems requires extensive independent interpretation and judgment. Unusual issues or difficult problems are referred to a lead technologist or manager. The scope of testing is limited by specialty education and licensing requirements. Organizational skill and ability to prioritize test requests are critical to successful performance. Multiple test requests, with different or the same priority, must be effectively organized by the individual in order to maximize diagnostic impact. A high degree of accuracy and reliability is required to ensure results that can assist in the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients. Ability to understand lab testing across departments to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Duties require interaction with clinical staff and physicians, i.e., explanation of test results or answering a variety of questions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Medical Technician Responsibilities:

• Performs moderate and/or high complexity testing in the clinical laboratories.
• Skills to operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analyzers and other lab equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in all laboratory procedures sufficient to perform at a satisfactory level without supervision.
• Ability to use good judgement and decision making sufficient to ensure accuracy and quality of lab tests.
• Performs preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment or instruments. Suggests changes to maintenance schedules to meet the needs of the laboratory.
• Performs troubleshooting as needed. Uses problem solving skills when assessing test result accuracy and reliability to identify causes for unexpected test results. Serves as a resource less experienced lab staff.
• Skill to promote good patient relations as demonstrated by positive patient interactions and professional attitude and appearance.
• Verbal and written communications skills to listen attentively to patient's needs sufficient to answer questions, explain procedures, and give instructions.
• Ability to work as a team member as demonstrated by good relations with physicians, clinical staff and co -workers.
• Coordinates workflow/workload as necessary to ensure timely reporting of results.
• Reviews select policies as required (i.e., annual review). Recommends policy changes and assists with communication of policy changes to testing staff.
• Performs proficiency testing (PT) in areas of expertise.
• Participates in survey readiness activities. Assists manager in development and oversight of survey activities.
• Assists with maintenance of procedure manual and communication of changes in testing.
• Assists in gathering data for validations, and with guidance, assists in data analysis.
• Assists with gathering data for research activities and coordinating communication to testing staff.
• Assists with activities to support the Laboratory’s Sperm Banking Storage Program.
• Assists with supply inventory using principles of asset management.
• Understands the impact of testing activities on billing. Provide assistance with billing activities and corrections as required.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

• Assist in the total quality management in all aspects of training, testing and quality review. Assist in quality assurance and proficiency testing activities.
• Uses knowledge of quality control to review and evaluate test or instrument performance.
• Assists with gathering quality control data for periodic reviews and under direction adjusts control ranges. Reviews quality control data as requested by manager.

Teaching, Training and Competency Testing Responsibilities

• Provides explanation of testing and test results.
• Provides new employee assistance/training.
• Participates in the teaching of Medical Laboratory Technician students, Clinical Laboratory Science students, and other clinical staff as directed by manager.
• Assists with coordinating schedules and gathering data for or assessment of competency.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Doctoral, master’s or bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution required.
• Work Experience Minimum one-year healthcare or lab related work experience.
• Licenses & Certifications Minimum Certification (Medical Lab Science, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Banking, Molecular Biology) by the board of American Society of Clinical Pathologists or similar agency.
• Flexible, organized, and able to prioritize work.
• Flexible in working various shifts including weekends.
• Strong written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer and information systems skills
• Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance principles and proficiency testing procedures
• Ability to demonstrate strong independent judgement.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations related to work area.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Conditions common to a clinical practice environment including potential exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations and hazardous materials. Involves frequent contact with patients. Work may be stressful at times.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown Urology requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical exemptions.

We value a diverse, talented workplace and seek colleagues who strive to better understand systemic barriers as it affects patient care and our academic institutions. Brown Urology welcomes nominations and applications from all individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, abilities, identities, and backgrounds to enrich our clinical, research, training and service missions.

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