Medical Technologist - Bristol, United States - BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationBHI Bristol Hospital Main Cam

• Bristol, CTPosition TypePer DiemJob ShiftAnyJob SummaryAt Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow.

We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families.

We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).

We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.


Job Summary:

Performs A Variety Of Testing On Blood and Body Fluids To Provide Information Used In The Diagnosis Of Disease States.

Evaluation of Laboratory Results With Regards To Accuracy And Appropriateness.


Essential Job Functions:
Follows All Laboratory and Hospital Safety Policies.
Operates All Department Equipment Safely And According To Procedure.
Performs Preventative Maintenance And Troubleshoots Instrument Failures To Best Of Ability Alerting Proper Personnel Of Equipment Problems.
Follows All Department QC Procedures And Troubleshoots QC Failures With Proper Documentation.
Maintains Technical Competency and Seeks Clarification When Necessary.
Effectively Utilizes All Necessary LIS Functions.
Assists Supervisor In Maintaining Adequate Inventory Of Reagents And Supplies Necessary For Testing.

Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff DevelopmentPerforms Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department.

Accounts For All Specimens On The Pending Log And Relays Courses Of Action To Other Section Shifts.

Prioritizes Activities To Accommodate Workflow FluctuationsQualificationsQualificationsEducational / Minimum requirements:
BS in Medical Technology (MT) , AS in Medical Technology (MLT), or Bachelor's in Chemical, Physical or Biological Sciences; experience in a clinical laboratory preferred State/Federal Mandated Licensure or

Certification Requirements:
ASCP Certification preferred

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:
General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.


Physical Requirements:
Walking, standing, sitting, bending required. Must work under the stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands requiring accuracy.

Position requires ability to constantly lift light objects less than 20 lbs., perform moderately difficult manipulative skills, arm-hand steadiness, and hand-eye coordination skills; walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods; see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background.

DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.