Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist, Martha's Vineyard Hospital

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
Summary:
To perform accurate, precise testing to assist in patient care in a timely manner. To assist in all functions of laboratory services.
Medical Laboratory Scientists are required to have ASCP certification within one year of hire. MVH will accept AMT Certification in lieu of ASCP certification for current workers who possess AMT certification as of the ratification date, and for new hires who possess AMT certification at the time of hire.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
Performs laboratory tests using established procedures in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
-Good blood collection techniques for venipuncture, capillary collection, and pediatric collection.
-Reviewing results and logs for technical or clerical oversights/errors.
-Generate complete and accurate reports.
-Verify, report, and document alarm values in a timely manner.
-Participates in QA/QI studies as necessary.
-Performs and review Quality Control Values.
-Helps maintain inventory of technical supplies.
-Performs and documents daily and periodic maintenance.
-Performs calibrations when necessary.
-Troubleshoots and document instrument problems.
-Use "Hot lines" and call in service when necessary.
-Willingness to help others with their assigned duties when needed.
-Flexibility to changes, duties, call, shifts when emergency situations arise.
-Maintains good working relations with areas of service physicians, outside facilities, and the general public.
-Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
-Works well independently.
-Satisfactory availability and response when on call.
-Complies with department and hospital policy and procedure in accordance with State and Federal regulation.
-Complies with OSHA standards and universal precautions.
-Performs all duties when requested to assist the manager, pathologist, and CEO.
-Assists in training and guiding new staff technologists.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree Biology required or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials:
ASCP Certified Medical Technologist [MLT, MT, MLA, Histologists] - Generic - HR Only preferred.

Experience:
At least two years experience in a clinical Laboratory 2-3 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public.

This position is full time, 40 hours/week on nights.

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.