Medical Technologist 1
Location: Norwalk, CT, United States
Salary Range: 32.64 - 65.01
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.0
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Eve/Night 8
Work Shift: Monday - Friday 11p - 7a, every other weekend
Date Posted:
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Nuvance Health extends from New York’s Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
Description
This is an Evening/Night, primarily Nights position.
Must have Blood Bank experience to be considered.
$10,000 sign on bonus!
Summary:
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:
Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section specific policy and procedure. Maintains competency in all identified sections.
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.
Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy.. Performs, documents and completes required daily, weekly and monthly maintenance.
Performs QC/QA to ensure quality test results. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately; dating when received, opened and expiration.
Identifies and resolves problems that arise. Communicates well with other staff members and our customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up.
Instructs new staff members, on the job trainees, residents and students. Documents teaching and training appropriately to ensure required documentation for accreditating agencies.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information:
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: Graduate of Medical Technology Program. Previous work experience. American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification preferred or eligible.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
