What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technician position at Emerson Health?
Medical Lab Technician - Full Time, 3-11:30pm
Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening shift
Hours: 3:00pm to 11:30pm
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Core Lab Supervisor and the technical guidance of an experienced Medical Technologist, performs a variety of routine and specialized diagnostic laboratory tests on environmental, blood and body fluid specimens as prescribed by physicians and healthcare providers in the technical area.
Education
Associate degree in Hematology, Biology, Basic Sciences or Medical Laboratory Science or graduate of an approved program in Medical Laboratory Science required.
Experience
Minimum one year of experience in all areas of the Laboratory or Hematology Department. New graduates from an accredited school of Medical Laboratory Technology are considered to have one year of Laboratory experience in all areas of the Laboratory.
Licensure and/or Certification
ASCP or NCA certification required, or ASCP or NCA eligible with certification achieved within 6 months of employment.
Skills
Must have the ability to take action based on review of policies, protocols, procedures and methodologies.
Requires knowledge of basic laboratory methods and analytical principles in Hematology.
Working knowledge of automated and manual laboratory equipment.
Manual dexterity sufficient to effect venipuncture and safely handle specimens
