Medical Technologist, Full-time

The Medical Laboratory Technologist CMMG obtains specimens and performs routine clinical laboratory testing using automated and manual procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease following established standards and procedures. A Medical Laboratory Technologists functions include: review of daily work review of maintenance logs and review of quality control. The Medical Laboratory Technologist CMMG is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the physician office setting as assigned. Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills on behalf of Central Maine Medical Group (CMMG). He/she promotes teamwork with staff physicians and personnel in other departments; and supports the values of CMMG. The Medical Laboratory Technologist has a B.S. degree n Medical Laboratory Science or Health Education and Welfare (HEW) degree.

Essential Duties:

• Demonstrates ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank chemistry hematology microbiology serology/immunology.
• Performs high-complexity testing.
• Performs basic troubleshooting and corrective maintenance procedures independently as determined by supervisory observation.
• Collects and prepares specimens with efficiency and accuracy for subsequent testing to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Interprets physician orders and accurately records and verifies the results and findings of procedures via the computer system.
• Follows policies and procedures related to medico legal matters including confidentiality amendments of medical records patient rights medical records as legal evidence informed consent and release of information.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patient.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods products instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy CLIA state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members within the organization.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Registration as a Medical Technologist by ASCP or equivalent

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards
  • I am creating a warming caring and non-judgmental environment
  • I am actively listening and seeking information
  • I am honest truthful and consistent
  • I am respectful treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
  • I am serving as a role model taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
  • I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
  • I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.