Blood Bank Medical Technologist/MLT - Hopewell - Per Diem - Day
About The Position
Capital Health is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLT for their Blood Bank in Hopewell. This is a per diem, day shift position. The role involves performing accurate and timely testing in the Blood Bank, adhering to infection control practices and quality assurance standards. Responsibilities include performing various tests using automated equipment and manual methodologies, consulting with supervisors on atypical results, reporting clinical data, performing statistical analysis, and preparing samples for analysis. The technologist will also be responsible for quality control, minor equipment maintenance, meeting turnaround times, and potentially instructing students and staff. The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care during phlebotomy and direct patient services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science related field or HEW certification as a medical technologist in lieu of BS degree.
- Previous clinical laboratory employment.
- Familiarity with personal computers.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Responsibilities
- Performs accurate and timely varied or specialized testing in Blood Bank.
- Performs procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.
- Performs all testing accurately within assigned section using computer linked automated electronic equipment and/or manual methodologies.
- Performs routine procedures requiring subjective analysis and consults with the technical supervisors and pathologists regarding atypical results.
- Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information.
- Performs statistical analysis relevant to analytical methodologies in use.
- Records appropriate workload statistics on a timely basis.
- Instructs student technicians and staff members as required.
- Counsels, advises, instructs, and provides technical guidance to staff members and/or students as required.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care when performing phlebotomy or other direct patient services.
- Prepares blood samples and body fluids for analysis taking measures to ensure the appropriateness of sample and identity of the patient.
- Uses knowledge of quality control methods in determining the acceptability of results.
- Takes corrective action to identify causes and to correct problems.
- Performs procedures and minor repairs relevant to the routine operation and maintenance of analytical equipment in their assigned sections.
- Meets established TATs during routine and heavy workflow; using good judgment and prioritizes tasks at hand.
- Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Sick Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
