Medical Lab Technologist | Part Time 24hrs | Varied Schedule | Rotating Weekends

Concord Hospital Health System • Laconia, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine and specialized medical laboratory diagnostic tests, procedures, experiments and analyses on blood and body fluid specimens for the purpose of providing laboratory data for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Job specific criteria will vary depending on the clinical area of assignment. Reports directly to technical section supervisor(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other related science degrees accepted in conjunction with a combination of experience and training.
• MLS (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess appropriate experience or certification to qualify as general testing personnel in accordance with CLIA '88 regulations [CLIA 42CFR493.1489(b)(2)(B)(5)(i)].
• Experience in acute care hospital lab preferred.
• Working experience and enhanced knowledge-base in laboratory area of expertise.
• Demonstrates evidence of recognizing the value of working successfully amongst team.
• Must be knowledgeable of laboratory regulations and proficient in aspects of continuous quality improvement.
• A current comprehensive understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine and how this knowledge can best be applied in direct collaboration with the patient care team, in arriving at a correct diagnosis at the correct time on the correct patient.
• High level of experience with Laboratory Information Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Varies with designated laboratory section.

Responsibilities

• Performs, interprets, documents, and reports clinical laboratory diagnostic assays.
• Performs quality control procedures.
• Checks, calibrates and maintains equipment in working order, performing preventive maintenance at prescribed intervals.
• Insures adequate reagent supplies according to Laboratory and Section policies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Performs technical, procedural and administrative problem solving.
• Acts as technical resource to the Laboratory and all hospital employees, providing instruction on basic theory, technical skills and applications of test procedures.
• Assists the Section Supervisor in the evaluation of new procedures, installation of new instrumentation, and training on new or modified instrumentation or equipment.
• Writes technical procedures utilizing the CLSI format.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities in designated laboratory section in the absence of the section supervisor, as assigned.
• Trains and orients Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians, including students.
• Must maintain technical competency in clinical areas based on shift and location.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as required or assigned.
• Volunteers for additional tasks.
• Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Culture and Values
• Career Development
• Benefits
• Life Here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level