Medical Technologist I - FT - Eve/Night - Danbury

Danbury Hospital • Danbury, CT

40d • $37 - $68

About The Position

Using manual and automated scientific techniques, the Medical Technologist I analyzes patient specimens to generate clinical information used by health care workers to diagnose and treat patients. The position is in the Core Lab at Danbury Hospital.

The role performs specimen testing according to section-specific policies and procedures, maintains competency in identified sections, interprets and enters data for patient laboratory reports, and communicates and documents critical and significant results. It also includes maintaining biomedical equipment, performing quality control and quality assurance, managing reagent inventory, resolving problems, and instructing and documenting the training of new staff, trainees, residents, and students. The employee fulfills compliance responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum experience: zero to six months.
• Significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.
• Ability to exert up to 35 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Medical Technology Program.
• Previous work experience.
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification, or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section-specific policies and procedures and maintains competency in identified sections.
• Interprets and enters data to prepare patient laboratory reports; communicates and documents critical and significant results according to laboratory policy and keeps team members and customers informed.
• Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy and completes and documents required daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance to ensure quality test results; maintains reagent inventory and labels and stores reagents appropriately, including recording receipt, opening, and expiration dates.
• Identifies and resolves problems and communicates with staff and customers to ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Instructs new staff members, on-the-job trainees, residents, and students, and documents teaching and training as required for accrediting agencies.
• Fulfills compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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