Medical Technologist

Community Health Centers of Burlington • Burlington, VT

6h

About The Position

The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance.

We are currently seeking a Full-time Medical Technologist to join our team as we expand our clinics to offer accessible care in our communities.  Shift hours will be 10:30AM-7PM.

Performs all responsibilities and duties of Medical Technologist. Provides laboratory services (laboratory testing and procedures), under the direct supervision of Laboratory Manager; includes functioning in the laboratory in accordance with CHC and CLIA laboratory standards and requirements. Assists the Laboratory Manager with operating the laboratory.
In addition to Medical Technologist responsibilities, the Point of Care Coordinator serves as the primary contact and responsible staff member for point of care testing, training, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field.
• Two years’ experience in related field required. Laboratory experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures, standards and tests.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to interact with other clinical staff.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergencies.
• Skill in phlebotomy.
• Experience in, or ability to learn laboratory related computer system applications.
• Skill in collecting laboratory data.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of quality control, calibration, quality assurance.
• Knowledge of safety requirements, recognize, prevent and/or correct hazardous conditions.
• Vermont driver’s license and vehicle.
• BLS Certification Required.

Nice To Haves

• MLS or MLT certification strongly preferred.
• Laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties of Medical Technologist.
• Provides laboratory services (laboratory testing and procedures), under the direct supervision of Laboratory Manager
• Functions in the laboratory in accordance with CHC and CLIA laboratory standards and requirements.
• Assists the Laboratory Manager with operating the laboratory.
• Serves as the primary contact and responsible staff member for point of care testing, training, and compliance.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
• Fiduciary services through Morgan Stanley regarding your Vanguard account and/or other financial advice
• Generous Accrued CTO
• Employee Assistance Program offering FREE short-term counseling sessions and a variety of resources
• A growing list of local discounts and perks including to Edge Sports and Fitness, Lenny's Shoe and Apparel, other retail discounts, and more!

What This Job Offers

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