Medical Technologist I - PT - 16hr - Norwalk

Job Title

Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

Job Description

Using manual and automated scientific techniques, analyzes patient specimens that result in clinical information used by health care workers to diagnose and treat patients.

Responsibilities

1. Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section specific policy and procedure. Maintains competency in all identified sections. 2. Interprets/enters data to prepare a patient laboratory report. Communicates and documents all critical and significant results in accordance with laboratory policy. Keeps team members and customers adequately informed. 3. Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy. Performs, documents and completes required daily, weekly and monthly maintenance. 4. Performs QC/QA to ensure quality test results. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately; dating when received, opened and expiration. 5. Identifies and resolves problems that arise. Communicates well with other staff members and our customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up. 6. Instructs new staff members, on the job trainees, residents and students. Documents teaching and training appropriately to ensure required documentation for accreditation agencies. 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

BACHELOR'S LVL DGRE

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

Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit

355

Department

Core Lab

Exempt

No

Salary Range

$33.66 - $67.05 Hourly