Cape Cod Healthcare
Medical Technologist (Per Diem)
PayCompetitive
LocationMashpee/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 250610-50014878
- Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
- Responsible for assigned areas of laboratory activities.
- Shall maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in any of the areas of the laboratory to include: Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, clinical Microscopy and Microbiology.
- When assigned to the section the M.T. will perform diagnostic tests in conformance with the laboratory procedure and physician order; initiate follow up as necessary to confirm an order; draw venous or capillary blood from patients as required; receive other body fluids or specimens from inpatients and outpatients; package specimens together with pertinent information arrange for delivery to reference laboratory; and prioritize requests according to need and conditions.
- Record, file, and check all laboratory results and effectively communicate as soon as possible all required results to appropriate personnel. Ensure proper reporting of all charges and data-processing copies. Complete periodic proficiency survey tests and record required reports. Maintain confidentiality of all patient reports and distribute to those authorized.
- Interact with public, patients, and other professionals in a discrete, polite, and professional manner.
- Prepare and set-up equipment for various tests, assure proper calibration of equipment.
- Operate within established control parameters fogr all laboratory test.
- Ensure constant documentation and retention of all quality control data.
- Perform and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on all laboratory equipment.
- Practice efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Ensure adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicate to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary.
- Keep abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory, including procedures, techniques, equipment and computers.
- Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
- Maintain work area in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times.
- Assist in work performed by MLT; orientation of all new personnel; training of students, and instruction to nontechnical personnel.
- Must wear facility provided identification badge.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
- 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.
- Computer skills preferred.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully in a team effort in a leadership role.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred
- Must possess good oral and written communication skills
- Must be well organized, dependable, self-motivating, and demonstrate initiative.
About the company
Cape Cod Healthcare (CCHC) is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod.
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