Medical Laboratory Technician MLT/MT (TEMP)
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* Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
* Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of laboratory activity.
* Maintains proficiency and performs diagnostic test in blood bank, hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, clinical, microscopy and bacteriology.
* Carries out and initiates follow up of organic and inorganic diagnostic test.
* 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.
MLT
* Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
* Assumes responsibility for assigned areas of laboratory activity.
* Maintains proficiency and performs diagnostic test in blood bank, hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, clinical, microscopy and bacteriology.
* Carries out and initiates follow up of organic and inorganic diagnostic test.
* 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.
MT
* 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 for 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.
MLT (FHS9B)
* Associate’s degree in science from an accredited institution and completion of an approved medical technician internship program.
* ASCP eligible.
* Computer skills preferred.
MT (Grade FHP10BM)
* 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.
Purpose of Position
MLT - Under the general direction of the Laboratory Manager, plans, sets up, carries out and evaluates diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures. Performs phlebotomy duties. MT - Plan, set-up and carry out a wide variety of diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures in conformance with physician's orders and established operating procedures. Follow appropriate procedures to be used and evaluate results obtained.
Schedule Details
TEMP (up to 5 months) 80PP (40hrs. per week), Rotating Nights, 11p-7a, May also occasionally cover 3p-11p, E/O Weekend & Rotating Holidays
Organization
Falmouth Hospital Association
Primary Location
Massachusetts-Falmouth
Department
FHA-Clinical Lab
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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