Medical Technologist/MLT 40 hours, 1st Shift

Job Title: Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technologist
Department: Laboratory
Position Type: Staff
Hours/Week: 40
Shift: 1st -7 am-3:30 pm
Weekends Required: as needed
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JOB SUMMARY: Medical Technologist
Provides testing on patient samples, providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. Has total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Maintains and operates Clinical Lab equipment according to manufacturer and laboratory policy. Interprets results and provides appropriate feedback when results are abnormal or per special request.
Accurately identifies patient samples and accessions them into Laboratory Information System using correct account numbers and test alpha codes.
Uses and disposes of hazardous and bio hazardous materials as stated in laboratory policies and State and Federal Guidelines.
Runs controls and understands the importance of controls to verify the quality of testing before releasing results.
Provides phlebotomy services to patients during shift as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS

Education
ASCP Medical Technologist or AMT Medical Technologist required.
Experience
5 years of experience in a hospital lab preferred.

JOB SUMMARY: Medical Lab Technologist
Provides testing on patient samples, providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. Has total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Maintains and operates Clinical Lab equipment according to manufacturer and laboratory policy. Interprets results and provides appropriate feedback when results are abnormal or per special request.
Accurately identifies patient samples and accessions them into Laboratory Information System using right account numbers and test alpha codes.
Uses and disposes of hazardous and biohazardous materials as stated in laboratory policies and State and Federal Guidelines.
Runs controls and understands the importance of controls to verify the quality of testing before releasing results.
Provides phlebotomy services to patients during day as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
ASCP Medical Laboratory Technician or AMT Medical Laboratory Technician required within 12 months of hire.
Experience:
5 years of experience in a hospital lab preferred.

Job Summary MT
Provides testing on patient samples, providing physicians with quality results using a variety of clinical laboratory equipment. Has total understanding of patient safety and laboratory techniques necessary to guarantee complete patient safety and anonymity.

Skills and Abilities

Maintains and operates Clinical Lab equipment according to manufacturer and laboratory policy. Interprets results and provides appropriate feedback when results are abnormal or per special request.
Accurately identifies patient samples and accessions them into Laboratory Information System using correct account numbers and test alpha codes.
Uses and disposes of hazardous and bio hazardous materials as stated in laboratory policies and State and Federal Guidelines.
Runs controls and understands the importance of controls to verify the quality of testing before releasing results.
Provides phlebotomy services to patients during shift as needed.

Qualifications
Education

ASCP Medical Technologist/MLT or AMT Medical Technologist required.

Experience

5 years of experience in a hospital lab preferred.

Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare's comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its website is daykimball.org.

Day Kimball Healthcare is an Affirmative Action / equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.