Medical Technologist - Full Time - Nights - 15k Retention Bonus

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work in collaboration with department leadership to support the needs of the department. Performs, interprets and reports clinical laboratory diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids. Maintains competency in licensed areas with flexibility to perform testing in these areas as needed. Ensures continuous operation of testing analyzers, laboratory processes and other laboratory equipment by performing required quality control and calibrations; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions and contacting service for repairs as necessary. Participates in evaluation, implementation and validation of new equipment and techniques. Assists in orientation and training of new team members. Maintains laboratory supply and reagent inventory; anticipates needed supplies; places and/or expedites orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Timely review of pending logs, resolving any outstanding workload while communicating findings to the next shift. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Serves as a resource for departments outside the laboratory for medical laboratory technology. Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, following identification procedures. Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licensed as a medical technologist in the state of Florida.
Cognizant ability to correlate results from a variety of tests and relate to treatment of patient.
Able to multitask and learn a variety of instrumentation and software systems to perform testing and result testing.
Microsoft Office skills.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
AA/AS, BS preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs, interprets and reports clinical laboratory diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids.
Maintains competency in licensed areas with flexibility to perform testing in these areas as needed.
Ensures continuous operation of testing analyzers, laboratory processes and other laboratory equipment by performing required quality control and calibrations; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions and contacting service for repairs as necessary.
Participates in evaluation, implementation and validation of new equipment and techniques.
Assists in orientation and training of new team members.
Maintains laboratory supply and reagent inventory; anticipates needed supplies; places and/or expedites orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies.
Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Timely review of pending logs, resolving any outstanding workload while communicating findings to the next shift.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Serves as a resource for departments outside the laboratory for medical laboratory technology.
Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, following identification procedures.
Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
Performs other duties as assigned.