MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST / MLT (FT 36 HRS.) 1TT10

Penobscot Valley Hospital; Lincoln (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Penobscot Valley Hospital seeks a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our team. The role requires accurate transcription of orders, specimen collection, and operation of lab instruments with strict QC. You will ensure patient safety and timely reporting within a unionized, non-exempt environment.

The position involves flexible shifts, holiday and weekend rotation, and adherence to pre-employment procedures including background checks and physicals. Certification is required.

Qualifications

• National medical/clinical laboratory technologist certification required (ASCP/AMT or equivalent).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe provider test orders accurately.
• Process standing and verbal orders.
• Collect blood specimens using age-appropriate technique.
• Perform instrument calibration and quality control.
• Recognize and troubleshoot abnormal results and QC issues.
• Distribute and file laboratory reports.

Skills

Lab certification

BLS

Quality control

Tools

CPSI system

Lab equipment

Job description

Description

1TT10

PVH employment application required. All job offers contingent upon background check and completion of pre-employment physical.

This position is full time, 36 hours/week, flexible shifts, Holiday and weekend rotation. Union, non-exempt, hourly rate.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Judge test order appropriateness.
2. Accurately transcribe provider test orders.
3. Process standing and verbal orders.
4. Obtain Advance Beneficiary Notice if required.
5. Positively identify patient and label samples at bedside or in the presence of the patient.
6. Collect blood specimens in appropriate tubes using technique appropriate to age and physical state of patient.
7. Annual in-service on handling patient emergencies.
8. Instruct / direct collection of urine specimens using technique appropriate to test ordered.
9. Determine acceptability of specimens and rejects per policy.
10. Give collection requirements to patients and providers.
11. Process referral specimens up to point of shipment.
12. Stock supplies within and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
13. Maintain inventory.
14. Maintain analyzers.
15. Perform instrument calibration and quality control.
16. Perform instrument calibration and quality control.
17. Recognize an unexpected or out-of-control QC value and troubleshoot system before reporting patient results.
18. Notify supervisor of discrepant results, non-functioning equipment, and unresolved QC problems.
19. Perform laboratory testing in all areas.
20. Recognize an unexpected and/or abnormal result, correlating with patient age and sex, and troubleshoot system.
21. Recognize interfering substances that can affect results.
22. Alert provider of panic values per policy.
23. Process outgoing laboratory reports.
24. Distribute reports.
25. File laboratory reports.
26. Operate CPSI system within scope of responsibility.
27. Instruct and observe students in performing testing.
28. Orient new employees through responsible areas.
29. Review new policies and procedures.
30. Seeks to upgrade or broaden skills, maintains Lab and BLS Certifications.
31. Use personal protective equipment during collection and testing, including gloves.
32. Appropriately use BD safety needles and Point-Lok device.
33. Appropriately use aerosol shields and safety caps.
34. Immediately dispose capped needle and holder.
35. Appropriately use Sharps containers and red bag waste.
36. Observe, report, and eliminate safety hazards within work area.
37. Follow safety and exposure control procedures.

Quality Improvement

Actively participates in the Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program, actively supports and implements Department-specific Quality improvement initiatives and projects, recommends process improvement as appropriate, reports any quality issues in service delivery and consistently commits to a focus on quality improvement and organizational excellence.

Disaster/Emergency Management

As an employee of Penobscot Valley Hospital, the position has an inherent role to care for our community members when in need. To this regard, the incumbent will be expected to participate in emergency/disaster preparedness planning and drills as requested. When called upon during a real life disaster/emergency event, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the Hospital’s response to this event, within the scope of professional and personal ability to do so.

Requirements

National medical / clinical laboratory technologist certification required, such as ASCP, AMT, or equivalent. BLS required.

Benefits

PVH has a Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan and pays a portion of the cost of our health plan, dental, basic life, and disability insurance for employees for 30+ authorized hours, and provides partial subsidy for dependent health insurance. Part-time employees are eligible to receive dental, life, and disability coverage and are eligible to participate in the health insurance plan. Other benefits include a 403(b) plan and earned time off accrual.