MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) / MT (Medical Technologist) ASCP Certified

Cape Cod Healthcare•Falmouth, MA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing diagnostic tests in various laboratory sections, including blood bank, hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, clinical microscopy, and bacteriology. The role requires drawing blood, packaging and arranging specimen delivery, prioritizing requests, recording and verifying test results, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting to physicians and nursing units. Additionally, the position is responsible for preparing and setting up equipment, performing maintenance checks, and staying updated on new developments in clinical laboratory science. A key aspect of the role is providing excellent service to patients, visitors, and colleagues, reflecting the organization's commitment to compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and service.

Requirements

MLT Job Code: 0040: Associate’s degree in science from an accredited institution and completion of an approved medical technician internship program. ASCP eligible.
MT Job Code: 0038: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical/Clinical Laboratory science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry from an accredited institution and completion of an approved Medical Technology internship program.
ASCP or equivalent certification required within six (6) months of hire. HEW certification acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of laboratory activity.
Maintains proficiency and performs diagnostic tests in blood bank, hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, clinical microscopy, and bacteriology.
Carries out and initiates follow-up of organic and inorganic diagnostic tests.
Draws venous or capillary blood from inpatients and outpatients as required.
Packages specimens together with pertinent information.
Arranges for delivery to reference laboratory.
Prioritizes requests according to need and condition.
Records and checks results of tests.
Ensures prompt transmittal of accurate reports and test results to physicians and nursing units.
Ensures proper reporting of charges and billing information for all services.
Completes periodic proficiency survey tests for unknown samples submitted for analysis and completes required reports.
Prepares and sets up equipment for tests.
Assures proper calibration of equipment.
Performs and records daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks of all laboratory equipment.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Must wear facility-provided identification badge at all times.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.