Senior Medical Technologist

Sonic Healthcare USA•East Providence, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Medical Technologist to join our team in East Providence, RI! You will Perform, review and report laboratory tests that will assist in the diagnosing and treating of patients. Uses education and training for operating equipment and employing manual test methods. Performs quality assurance and control procedures in adherence with standard operating procedures, federal, state, and CAP regulations. Once trained, Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians working at ESCL are authorized to independently process specimens, perform tests, and release results.

Requirements

Medical Technologist, B.S. or B.S. in Biological, Chemistry or Physical Science or military educational equivalent required (transcripts must be presented).
Registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP) or AMT or HEW certified.

Responsibilities

Recognizes the difference between potential pathogens and normal flora for all specimen types. This includes recognizing the difference in media, atmosphere, and temperature requirements for each specimen type.
Conducts quality control measures on all laboratory tests. Follows protocol for running controls and accepting/verifying results according to established procedures. Evaluates controls and recognizes discrepant control results and advises Supervisor as needed. Records and files all data obtained. Completes scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance according to established protocol.
Following established laboratory protocol, independently performs a variety of laboratory procedures, both manual and automated (see training checklists and direct observation checklists for detailed description of procedures). Demonstrates a level of understanding of the technical and procedural aspects of laboratory testing. Organizes workload maximizing efficiency in processing tests.
Analyzes and interprets results obtained within the confines of current standards of laboratory accuracy, precision and acceptability. Enters test results into patient’s file upon completion. Utilizes knowledge to correlate data and reviews data for unusual or unreasonable results according to established laboratory procedures. Brings unusual abnormal results to the attention of departmental supervisor if needed.
Performs antimicrobial sensitivity testing when applicable and interpret results.
In the absence or during particularly busy time periods, helps out in a laboratory aide capacity via independently obtains, receives and prepares microbiology specimens for planting, plants them and reviews specimen acceptability.
As requested by department supervisor, may assist in training department personnel.
As assigned by department supervisor, may participate in special projects and studies within the department. Analyzes and tests new or improved products and procedures. Makes recommendations to department on status of new test procedures and/or products.
As requested, orders and obtains supplies necessary to fulfill job assignment.
Adheres to company and departmental safety procedures.
In supervisor’s absence, may be required to explain test results or methodologies to physicians or nursing home staff to insure proper evaluation of patient status.
Required to work Saturday or weekend rotation as specified by departmental schedule.
Perform other related duties as assigned.