Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital, part of Care New England Health System, seeks a medical technologist responsible for analyzing, evaluating and interpreting patient specimens to aid diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, operating biomedical instrumentation, validating results, maintaining supplies, and training new staff as needed. A Bachelor's in Medical Technology and ASCP or NCA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science field.
• ASCP or NCA certification is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of patient specimens.
• Operate and maintain biomedical instrumentation with quality assurance.
• Perform quality control procedures and report findings.
• Review results for accuracy and clinical significance; enter data into the information system.
• Assist with training new staff and supervise in absence of the Department Head.

Skills

Quality control

Specimen analysis

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

ASCP certification

Tools

Biomedical instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary

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

Job Summary

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

Duties & 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.

Requirements

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.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.