Lab Tech I (MT) - Speare Memorial Hospital
Bridgewater, NH 03264
About the Job
Medical Technologist (MT)
General Summary: Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director, the medical technologist performs, interprets and correlates clinical laboratory procedures in a prompt, accurate, and reliable manner to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Essential Job Functions*:
• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities.
• Completes work assigned during shift.
• Maintains turn-around time standards in Emergency Department, timed, and STAT testing. Performs all testing in a timely manner. • Maintains flexibility required to adapt to laboratory needs as related to testing and scheduling.
• Writes legibly and accurately, with complete documentation. • Documents quality control procedures performed.
• Verifies the name of tube or specimen with requisition, and investigates abnormal results. Consults with appropriate personnel when test findings are abnormal and when difficulties are encountered in testing.
• Documents preventative maintenance performed.
• Ensures that supplies are available, and notifies appropriate personnel when low
• Complies with OSHA and regulatory requirements by following established procedure in order to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards.
• Correlates test results with diagnosis, and questions incompatible results. Correlates laboratory methods, procedures, and patient test results with agespecific population criteria, i.e. geriatrics, adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of all laboratory departments.
• Performs duties in an independent manner with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrates confidence in learning new routines and methods and assists others when asked.
• Complies with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.
• Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.
• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.
• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.
Qualifications:
• Education
Required: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and successful completion of the registration exam of a nationally recognized licensing agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, ASCLT; or BS degree in Medical Technology from an accredited program with successful completion of registration exam. Preferred: BS in Medical Technology.
• Work Experience
Required: Internship in a hospital laboratory. Preferred: 2 years practical experience •
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Successful completion of the registration exam of a nationally recognized licensing agency, i.e. ASCP, NCA, ASCLT;
• Other Skills/Knowledge: Must have excellent analytical skills, be able to work under pressure; must be detail oriented and organized. Must have good manual dexterity and good color vision. Working Conditions/Physical Demands: • OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Category___1__
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