Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Work Days: M-F w/ rotate weekends/holidays, on-call
Category: Medical Technologist
Department: Lab at CHA Everett
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union Name: MNA Health Care Professionals EH
The CHA laboratory provides everything from routine blood and urine tests to special tissue evaluation.
Summary:
Through the utilization of applied theories, principles, and practices of clinical laboratory technology, performs and reports tests in a manner to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and provide effective patient care.
Job Purpose:
Performs and reports laboratory testing in a manner to promote the efficient operation of the laboratory and effective patient care. Will work as a Generalist at the CHA Everett Hospital Laboratory.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Performs phlebotomy on both adult and pediatric patients.
- Performs testing in Chemistry, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine.
- Performs and evaluates Quality Controls.
- Participates in Proficiency testing.
- Troubleshoots basic instrument problems.
- Receives and processes a variety of laboratory specimens and utilizes the Meditech computer system for data entry; computerized worksheets and interfaces are used in the performance of testing.
- Performs both STAT and Routine testing in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assists the manager in the development of new methods and evaluates cost feasibility as required.
- Trains new employees in department procedures and policies.
- Participates in department meetings.
- Works with fellow staff members to analyze workflow processes and conduct QI audits.
- On-call coverage responsibilities.
Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum education:
BS/MT required. Registration/certification as MT (ASCP), MLS, AMT, or HEW required at time of hire.
Additional preferences:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in the English language.
Keywords: Med Tech, Clinical Lab Scientist
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