Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist (Per Diem) - Kent Hospital

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

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 in 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.

Specifications:

MLT: An Associate’s degree in Medical lab Technology and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI License and ASCP/AMT is also required.

MT: A Bachelor’s degree in Medical technology or Specific Science and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI License and ASCP or NCA is also required.

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, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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.