2nd shift

Bristol Hospital Group•Bristol, CT

20d

About The Position

At Bristol Health, the Medical Technologist performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards. Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Technical Specialist and/or Laboratory Director, the role maintains equipment, monitors quality control and instrument/test performance, and confirms and verifies results using in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instrumentation, and quality control review. The technologist may rotate among laboratory sections and is expected to perform clinical duties competently, complete work and STAT requests within established timeframes, communicate critical values to appropriate healthcare providers, and provide timely, courteous customer service. The role also supports a safe and orderly work environment, maintains supplies and equipment, troubleshoots technical problems, follows regulatory and proficiency-testing requirements, and completes required continuing education. Once competency has been established and maintained, supervision or supervisory review is not required for specimen processing, test performance, or results reporting. This is a full-time, 39-hours-per-week, second-shift position. The work involves exposure to blood, body tissues or fluids, chemical fumes, and hazardous waste; appropriate personal protective equipment is supplied. The position requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, frequent handling of light objects under 20 pounds, and the ability to work accurately under time constraints and heavy workload demands.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (MT), or a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Sciences.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, prolonged periods on foot or seated, and constantly lifting light objects under 20 pounds.
Ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative skills and demonstrate arm-hand steadiness and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to see objects closely and hear normal sounds in the presence of some background noise.
Ability to work accurately under time constraints and heavy workload demands.
Ability to concentrate on moderate detail despite constant interruptions and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Ability to understand and relate concepts behind specific ideas, remember multiple tasks over extended periods, and communicate verbally using advanced-level vocabulary.
Complete general orientation at hire and annual fire, safety, and infection-control education, as well as other programs mandated by the hospital.

Nice To Haves

Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
At least one year of Microbiology experience preferred.
ASCP Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory procedures according to established protocols to provide accurate diagnostic data.
Accurately identify and label samples; evaluate results and repeat or investigate questionable results.
Rotate to various laboratory sections and perform clinical duties according to established procedures.
Complete assigned work on time and STAT requests within defined turnaround times.
Communicate critical values and issues to the appropriate healthcare provider.
Provide timely and courteous customer service.
Check inventory, rotate supplies, and restock supplies as necessary.
Interact with laboratory personnel across departments to resolve routine issues.
Use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) appropriately to complete assigned tasks.
Maintain a safe and orderly laboratory work area by following regulatory standards and Universal Precautions.
Prepare standard solutions and reagents and maintain laboratory equipment in good working order.
Comply with safety and related rules and regulations and meet CMS proficiency-testing requirements.
Complete required continuing education units (CEUs).
Troubleshoot technical problems involving chemicals and equipment.
Perform additional related duties, tasks, assignments, and projects as needed.