What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT **$10,000 Sign-on Bonus position at William Newton Memorial Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Job Summary : Performs patient specimen analysis and phlebotomy for diagnostic purposes. Under the supervision of a medical technologist, performs procedures in : hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, immunology, molecular diagnostics and blood bank. Enters results into and reviews interfaced results in the computer system and notifies medical technologist and health care provider of panic values. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and appropriate utilization of lab supplies. Follows laboratory policies and procedures.
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
- Ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory : blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunology.
- Performs qualitative urine analysis; color, clarity, specific gravity.
- Performs type and cross matches in the blood bank with results reviewed by the medical technologist.
- Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab results for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Makes medical technologist and / or Lab Director aware of abnormal results, panic values.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
- Maintains trouble shooting and performs quality.
- Follows standard precautions at all times.
- Operates and maintains equipment correctly and safely, including calibration of instruments.
- Interacts professionally with Laboratory General Supervisor, Section Supervisors, Lab Director and Clinical laboratory personnel.
- Uses hospital approved disinfectants for cleaning.
- Responsible for inventory of reagents and supplies in the laboratory, reports needed supplies to the general supervisor.
- Initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
- Demonstrates the values of team concept on a consistent basis.
- Communicates verbally in a clear and concise manner.
- Submits suggestions to improve the laboratory’s efficiency.
- Interacts with laboratory personnel in a professional manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
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