MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)/ MT (Medical Technologist) ASCP Eligible/ MT (Medical Technologist) ASCP Certified

• Must be courteous to patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
• Responsible for assigned areas of laboratory activities.
• Shall maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in any of the areas of the laboratory to include: Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Hematology, Chemistry, clinical Microscopy and Microbiology.
• When assigned to the section the M.T. will perform diagnostic tests in conformance with the laboratory procedure and physician order; initiate follow up as necessary to confirm an order; draw venous or capillary blood from patients as required; receive other body fluids or specimens from inpatients and outpatients; package specimens together with pertinent information arrange for delivery to reference laboratory; and prioritize requests according to need and conditions.
• Record, file, and check all laboratory results and effectively communicate as soon as possible all required results to appropriate personnel. Ensure proper reporting of all charges and data-processing copies. Complete periodic proficiency survey tests and record required reports. Maintain confidentiality of all patient reports and distribute to those authorized.
• Interact with public, patients, and other professionals in a discrete, polite, and professional manner.
• Prepare and set-up equipment for various tests, assure proper calibration of equipment.
• Operate within established control parameters for all laboratory test.
• Ensure constant documentation and retention of all quality control data.
• Perform and record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on all laboratory equipment.
• Practice efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Ensure adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicate to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary.
• Keep abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory, including procedures, techniques, equipment and computers.
• Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
• Maintain work area in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Assist in work performed by MLT; orientation of all new personnel; training of students, and instruction to nontechnical personnel.
• Must wear facility provided identification badge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

MLT: 00040

• Associate's degree in science from an accredited institution and completion of an approved medical technician internship program.

• ASCP eligible.

• Computer skills preferred.

MT 00038

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Medical/Clinical Laboratory science, Medical Technology, Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry from an accredited institution and completion of an approved Medical Technology internship program.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required within six (6) months of hire. HEW certification acceptable.
• Computer skills preferred.