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The Pathology Technologist reports to the Pathology Manager. Under general supervision and within department policies and procedures, performs various complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more of the laboratory sections of the Pathology Department.
Responsibilities include calibrating instruments, reporting test results, conducting quality controls, and the like.
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Prepares and determines suitable of solutions, reagents and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures; Performs complex clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the Pathology Department, which require a professional level of knowledge in order to monitor testing procedures and parameters, and to interpret and analyze test results. Performs chemical analyses of body fluids in order to determine conditions, such as level of glucose, sodium potassium, chlorides, carbon dioxide, drugs and alcohol in the blood.
Assists in the instruction of students and residents and in the orientation of new employees to an assigned laboratory section.
Performs quality control checks on equipment and reagents, records values and uses results to identify potential problems.
Monitors equipment operation; sets up and calibrates equipment, troubleshoots operational problems and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
walks to patient floors, draws patient blood samples following established procedures and transports specimens to Pathology for testing.
Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, work benches and so forth.
Bachelor's degree in a lab science such as chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical technology or closely related field or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA standards.
National certification by ASCP or equivalent in any of the offered categories such as Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or any other recognized categorical certifications.
Eligible for national certification with laboratory training including completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS
Previously qualified or could have qualified as a technologist as defined by CLIA standards for testing personnel.
The ability to operate equipment and instruments and to perform all procedures and tests within assigned laboratory section and interpret them accurately.
The physical and visual dexterity necessary to conduct and interpret tests.
The physical ability to stand and work at laboratory benches.
One year experience in a clinical laboratory.
Exposure to odors, infectious materials, toxins and other hazardous substances.
Visual strain is encountered while closely examining specimens.
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Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type:
M-F 7am - 3:30 pm with alternating weekends and holidays Work Shift: