MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician), ASCP Eligible / MT (Medical Technologist), ASCP Eligible

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) who is ASCP Eligible. The role involves performing a variety of diagnostic tests in different laboratory sections, maintaining equipment, ensuring accurate reporting of results, and providing excellent service to patients and colleagues.

Requirements

MLT, ASCP Eligible: Associate’s degree in science from an accredited institution and completion of an approved medical technician internship program.
MLT, ASCP Eligible: ASCP eligible.
MT, ASCP Eligible: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry from an accredited institution and completion of an approved Medical Technology internship program.
MT, ASCP Eligible: ASCP or equivalent certification required within six (6) months of hire.
HEW certification acceptable.
Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
Operate within established control parameters for all laboratory test.
Ensure constant documentation and retention of all quality control data.
Practice efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
Ensure adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicate to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary.
Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
Assist in work performed by MLT; orientation of all new personnel; training of students, and instruction to nontechnical personnel.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of laboratory activity.
Maintains proficiency and performs diagnostic tests in blood bank, hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, clinical microscopy, and bacteriology/microbiology.
Carries out and initiates follow-up of diagnostic tests.
Draws venous or capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients as required.
Packages specimens together with pertinent information and arranges for delivery to reference laboratory.
Prioritizes requests according to need and condition.
Records and checks results of tests.
Ensures prompt transmittal of accurate reports and test results to physicians and nursing units.
Ensures proper reporting of charges and billing information for all services.
Completes periodic proficiency survey tests for unknown samples and required reports.
Prepares and sets up equipment for tests.
Assures proper calibration of equipment.
Performs and records daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks of all laboratory equipment.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, and computers.
Maintains work area in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Must wear facility provided identification badge at all times.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.