Medical Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Manchester, NH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist performs routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood and body fluid specimens in technical areas including Transfusion Service, Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology. The role provides laboratory data to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. It requires professional judgment in evaluating test results and specimen integrity, following quality control and assurance procedures, maintaining equipment and records, and communicating results—including critical values—to nursing units and physicians. The technologist may perform phlebotomy and specimen processing, support laboratory operations and inspections, troubleshoot technical issues, and assist with evaluating procedures and installing instruments. The role also includes training and orienting staff and students, attending meetings and continuing education, maintaining a safe and organized work area, and performing related duties as assigned. The number of technical areas required varies by shift and weekly hours. This is a PRN position; the posting states that overtime may be needed and required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
ASCP Medical Technologist certification required.
Preferred: 1+ years of experience as a Medical Technologist.
Maintain technical proficiency in at least two of the four technical areas on day shift, or four areas on evening and night shifts; if scheduled eight hours per week or less, maintain proficiency in at least one area on day shift or two areas on evening and night shifts.
Demonstrate competency in obtaining capillary or venous samples from inpatient and outpatient populations.
Comply with hospital and departmental safety practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience as a Medical Technologist.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on blood and body fluid specimens in assigned technical areas.
Use professional judgment to interpret results, assess specimen integrity and test validity, identify errors, and respond to unusual situations.
Set up supplies and equipment for specimen analysis and maintain reagent supplies.
Follow quality control and quality assurance procedures, conduct daily QC review, maintain control records, and report unusual variances.
Document and report test results according to procedure; promptly communicate critical values to nursing units and physicians.
Check, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain laboratory equipment, including preventative maintenance and service coordination.
Maintain records and documentation required by CAP, Joint Commission, and other accrediting agencies.
Maintain technical proficiency in the required number of laboratory areas based on shift and weekly hours.
Perform phlebotomy, including capillary and venous collection for inpatient and outpatient populations, and explain procedures to patients.
Perform legal alcohol draws and testify in court as required.
Process specimens and maintain specimen integrity throughout testing.
Conduct proficiency testing and evaluate proficiency survey results.
Review prior-day results for clerical or analytical errors and unusual findings when assigned or in the absence of the Section Supervisor.
Assist with evaluating new procedures, installing instrumentation, and training staff on new or modified equipment.
Train and orient Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and students.
Assist with preparing and revising procedures using the CLSI format and may help prepare for laboratory inspections.
Attend departmental meetings, continuing education, and required safety in-service programs; maintain current field knowledge.
Follow hospital and departmental safety practices, report hazards, and participate in disaster and other emergency responses.
Clean and maintain equipment and keep work areas safe, clean, and organized.
Report to work consistently and promptly, give advance notice of absence or tardiness, and work overtime as needed and required.
Perform similar or related duties as assigned or directed.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
Free counseling and referral services
Paid time off and paid family leave
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Fertility and family-building benefits
Adoption assistance
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
Auto and home insurance
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling