Job Description

Job Summary

*Hiring Bonus eligible! Up to $10K!*

Under the general direction of the Supervisory group and the Medical Director, accurately and efficiently performs a variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards; maintains equipment and performs and monitors quality control and instrument/test performance; confirms and verifies results through an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instrumentation and quality control review.  The candidate will perform as a generalist in the primary areas of the laboratory.   This is a 40 hour day shift generalist position with an every 3d weekend rotation.

Essential Job Functions:

Training may be required in the following departments:  Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation,  Urinalysis, Microbiology Planting, and Serology.

Essential job functions:

Accurate sample preparation and specimen identification

Performs and interprets, waived, moderate and high complexity testing

Training required in more than one department

Reviews and evaluates Quality Control

Organizes and prioritizes workflow according to Stat test requests

Call critical values to ordering providers

Performs instrument maintenance as required

Works effectively as a team member within the departments and with other units to provide quality services

Adheres to all policies and procedures and is compliant with state, CLIA and CAP regulations

Maintains competency in all departments that training has occurred.

Attention to detail required

Ability to multi-task  and have critical problem-solving skills

Must work independently and as a collaborative team member

Performs all other duties as required.

Instrument and department maintenance

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Evaluation of Quality Control results

Inventory

Other tasks/projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum requirements:

BS in Medical Technology (MT) or Bachelor’s in Chemical, Physical or Biological Sciences; experience in a clinical laboratory preferred.  One (1) year minimum experience in Microbiology preferred.

State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:

ASCP Certification strongly preferred.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:

General orientation at time of hire.  Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually.  Other programs as mandated by Hospital.

Physical Requirements:

Walking, standing, sitting, bending required.  Must work under the stress of time constraints and heavy workload demands requiring accuracy.  Position requires ability to constantly lift light objects less than 20 lbs., perform moderately difficult manipulative skills, arm-hand steadiness, and hand-eye coordination skills; walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods; see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.