Medical Technologist PT 20hr DayEve Sharon

Northwell Health

Job Location:

Sharon, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 36 - 67

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at Sharon Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary: Responsible for the processing of laboratory specimens and reporting of results in all areas of the clinical laboratory. Maintains laboratory records. Follows laboratory policies and procedures; maintains quality control practices in the Laboratory.

1. Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank chemistry hematology microbiology serology/immunology urinalysis.

2. Responsible for performing high-complexity testing.

3. Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patient.

4. Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.

5. Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patient.

6. Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.

7. Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.

8. Maintains appropriate quality control (QC) requirements.

9. Meets current documentation standards and policies.

10. Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.

11. Consults with other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

12. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

13. Follows standard precautions at all times.

14. Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.

15. Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods products instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.

16. Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy JCAHO state and other regulatory requirements.

17. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.

18. Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.

19. Wears appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.

20. Uses the principles of AIDET in every customer encounter

21. Completes other duties as assigned and required.

Regulatory Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology Chemistry or Biology.
Certification as a Medical Technologist in the following specialties: blood bank chemistry hematology microbiology serology/immunology.

Language Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
Additionally languages are preferred.

Location: Sharon-Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 1062

Department: Core Lab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly

Required Experience:

DescriptionPosition at Sharon HospitalNorthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people...