SAH Medical Laboratory Technician II

Lifespan; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 3,534,000 - 5,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a laboratory technologist for a second-shift role at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River, MA. The incumbent performs routine and specialized studies on blood, urine, and body fluids under supervision to support diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent military training, with 1–3 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Rotation through all clinical lab departments or equivalent.
• Three months of clinical training to learn hospital policies.
• May be assigned to a specific department or rotate through at least two departments.
• Follow established standards and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professional conduct and respect for patients and staff.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Work independently with good judgment and problem solving.
• Assist in orientation and mentoring of others.
• Performs analytical and decision-making tasks with minimal supervision.
• Identify instrument malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Label, collect, receive, and store specimens properly; discard appropriately.
• Adhere to all lab policies and procedures; complete proficiency checks and sign off on updates.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are kept clean and functioning.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Mentoring

Independence

Education

Associate's Degree in MLT

High School Diploma + Military Lab training

ASCP or equivalent cert

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the technical supervision of a pathologist, Technical Supervisor and administrative supervision of the Administrative Laboratory Director, performs a wide variety of routine and specialized studies on blood, urine and body fluids samples as requisitioned by a physician, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and practices.

Independent judgment, professional education and certification are required.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Must possess good communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently and possess good judgement, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative hospital and departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by hospital and where they are located.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services.
• 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.

EDUCATION

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• OR
• High school graduate or equivalent with successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
• ASCP or other acceptable Certification agency preferred

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years preferred.
• Successful rotation through all clinical laboratory departments or its equivalent.
• Requires three months clinical training and on the job training to become familiar with the hospital's policy and procedures and to become proficient in all phases of the job requirements
• May be assigned to a specific department in the lab or may rotate in a minimum of two or a maximum of all departments
• Comply with established standards and practices/procedures. Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks in conformance with established policies and standards
• Follows established protocols for 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.
• Make sure specimens are properly labeled, collected, received and stored properly for future reference and then properly discarded.
• Adhere to all established Laboratory policies and procedures
• Complete proficiency and competency checks as well as read and sign new and revised policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Assemble supplies and equipment and assure proper functioning and cleanliness of equipment and work area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:
  • Stand / walk
  • Talk or hear
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:
  • Exposure to infections from disease-bearing specimens
  • Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases
• The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Lift up to 10 lbs.
  • Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Exposure to dust or other irritants
  • Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
  • Exposure to hot or noisy equipment
• Vision Requirements:
  • Close vision
  • Distance vision
  • Color vision
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus
• Safety equipment used while performing this job:
  • Gloves
  • Lab coat

Pay Range

$25.65-$37.56

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type

Second shift with start times of 11pm and 3pm. No weekends or holidays

Work Shift

Evening

Driving Required

No

Union

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East