Medical Technologist

HCA Healthcare•Portsmouth, NH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is hiring a Medical Technologist to perform chemical, bacteriological, serological, and microscopic procedures under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor and Department Leads. The role may work across Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Point of Care. The Medical Technologist processes specimens, performs and reports clinical diagnostic testing, operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment, and completes quality control, documentation, and inventory tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. The position also supports competency assessments, staff education, quality improvement, and effective communication across shifts and departments. The role requires maintaining patient confidentiality, professionalism, and a clean work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
ASCP certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Handle and process specimens in accordance with policy, ensuring proper identification.
Perform routine, specialized, and esoteric clinical and diagnostic testing on human biological samples according to standard operating procedures and within the scope of education and training.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Operate laboratory equipment correctly and troubleshoot according to procedures, exploring solutions as needed.
Perform required quality control testing on equipment and reagents and recognize acceptable performance levels.
Review temperature charts, maintenance records, quality control records, and calibration results.
Maintain a clean work environment and manage inventory, including monitoring outdates, rotating stock, and reducing waste.
Analyze, interpret, and report laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate, current, and complete records, including documentation of corrective actions, instrument maintenance, quality control or test performance, and errors.
Recognize and resolve problems using independent judgment, critical thinking, procedures, and scientific knowledge.
Communicate patient and operational issues effectively to other shifts and departments, and notify management or other stakeholders of problems when appropriate.
Meet personnel standards established by governing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing.
Participate in and review proficiency testing and competency assessments, and perform direct observations for competency assessments.
Educate and train new personnel, fellows, residents, students, and visitors within the laboratory's scope of practice.
Work effectively with teams and across departments to meet patient needs and organizational goals.
Participate in quality and process improvement projects.
Attend and participate in continuing education to maintain current professional practices and standards.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, respectful communication, a positive attitude, and adherence to organizational values, policies, and ethical standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.