Medical Technologist I - FT - Eve/Night - Danbury

Danbury Hospital • Danbury, CT

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Using manual and automated scientific techniques, analyzes patient specimens that result in clinical information used by health care workers to diagnose and treat patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• zero to six months experience

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of Medical Technology Program.
• Previous work experience.
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section specific policy and procedure. Maintains competency in all identified sections.
• Interprets/enters data to prepare a patient laboratory report. Communicates and documents all critical and significant results in accordance with laboratory policy. Keeps team members and customers adequately informed.
• Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy. Performs, documents and completes required daily, weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Performs QC/QA to ensure quality test results. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately; dating when received, opened and expiration.
• Identifies and resolves problems that arise. Communicates well with other staff members and our customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up.
• Instructs new staff members, on the job trainees, residents and students. Documents teaching and training appropriately to ensure required documentation for accreditating agencies.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level