Medical Technologist
About The Position
Performs routine and specialized testing on patient specimens to obtain information used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, under minimal supervision. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their work with patients, customers, and colleagues. The Medical Technologist ensures specimen and testing accuracy, performs quality control and assurance procedures, checks and maintains instruments, documents procedures, and reports questionable or critical results according to policy. The role includes analytical and decision-making work with minimal supervision, providing technical information to physicians and other health care professionals, and potentially mentoring new employees and students. The position also contributes to laboratory teamwork, continuing education, efficient use of time and resources, and quality improvement. This is a per-diem position at Morton Hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts, with a variable work shift. Driving is not required. The pay range is $32.33–$53.50. The role may act as an assigned charge person, providing direction, support, and technical ability to others.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or a related field, per ASCP regulations.
- MLS certificate.
- If not MLS-certified at hire, must be eligible to sit for the MLS exam and obtain the MLS certificate within 180 days of hire.
- Develop work skills through available resources, including in-services, formal education, other work groups, and on-the-job training.
- Demonstrate analytical and decision-making ability with minimal supervision and recognize when assistance or consultation is needed.
- Demonstrate understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety issues.
- Treat customers with courtesy, respect, and compassion; respond appropriately and patiently to questions and requests.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; handle interruptions skillfully and strive to prevent or resolve customer concerns.
- Reliability with attendance and punctuality.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized testing on specimens and ensure results are accurate and complete.
- Obtain, process, and verify specimens according to department and section policies and procedures.
- Perform technical procedures and complete testing accurately, confidently, and within established time frames.
- Inspect instruments and confirm equipment is functioning properly before testing; perform scheduled maintenance and instrument checks.
- Ensure test results correlate with one another and with the patient's clinical situation; recheck and report questionable results to a supervisor.
- Follow critical value procedures.
- Perform computer tasks associated with job responsibilities, including registration and handling outreach and send-out specimens.
- Record procedures performed and complete quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Perform analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision, seeking assistance or consultation when appropriate.
- Prepare and present continuing education for department personnel; attend staff meetings and in-services or review required documentation.
- Assist with orientation and mentoring of others; may mentor new employees and students.
- Work collaboratively to meet laboratory goals, develop efficient working relationships, and support positive team outcomes.
- Complete assignments within acceptable time frames and use time and resources effectively.
- Take responsibility for work performed, take corrective action as needed, and contribute to quality improvement and solutions to workplace concerns.
- Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety requirements, and respond to customer requests and concerns professionally and in a timely manner.
- May act as an assigned charge person, providing direction, support, and technical ability to others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
