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South Shore Health is looking is looking to grow their talented and dedicated Lab Tech team and would love to have you join us! This role is also eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus! There are so many amazing reasons to work for South Shore Health, but here are just a few: -Competitive Benefit Programs -Generous PTO -Community Discounts -Career Advancement Opportunities -Strong Employee Culture In this role, the lab technician/technologist will be responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to Laboratory protocol and procedures.
Job Responsibility:
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing
Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed
Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received
Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor
Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimen's when problems occur
Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures
Consistently communications with Microbiology team to ensure that daily work is completed
Demonstrates competence in assigned work areas according to section schedule
Maintains work area, restocks supplies, notifies supervisor of low stock
Actively participates with orientation and training of new employees and students in laboratory procedures and policies
Reports to workstation/assignment on schedule, ready to start work, and works entire shift as assigned
Assists in the performance of duties required for relief in higher classification in supervisor's absence
Technology –Actively participates in the recommendation, and selection processes for technological advances, solutions to work processes and practices of the department
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through acknowledgement, consistent adherence and demonstrates commitment to a safe environment
Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree in relevant science preferred
One (1) year clinical laboratory internship preferred
MT (ASCP) or MT Eligible (ASCP Equivalent)
Eligible for Medical Technologist Certification (MTE-ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)