MT/MLT - Signature Healthcare

Summary

Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Roles and Responsibilities:

• Shall maintain proficiency and perform diagnostic tests in assigned areas of the laboratory to include: Blood bank, Serology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology.
• Performs diagnostic tests in accordance with laboratory procedures and policies
• Communicates with medical staff and/or office staff as needed (i.e. specimen issues, order questions, result communication.) and documents communications appropriately.
• Receives and processes specimens from inpatients and outpatients.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Ensures test results correlate with patient's available LIS history. Effectively investigates delta checks. Understands age specific normal values.
• Accurately enters results into the LIS. Timely review all manually entered results.
• Effectively communicates all required results to appropriate personnel depending on priority in accordance with lab policy.
• Completes periodic proficiency survey tests and required reports. Maintains confidentiality of all patient reports and distribute to those authorized.
• Prepares and sets-up equipment for various tests, assure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Operates within established control parameters for all laboratory tests.

• Ensures constant documentation and retention of all quality control data.
• Performs and records daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checks on laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimens when problems occur. Notifies the Supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
• Practices efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Ensures adequate availability of required supplies and reagents and communicates to appropriate supervisory personnel when necessary.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of clinical laboratory, including procedures, techniques, equipment and computers.
• Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the clinical laboratory.
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean and orderly condition at all times.
• Assists in work performed by all new personnel; trains students, and instructs non-technical personnel. Assists with training new personnel as needed.
• Must wear facility provided identification badge.
• Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical Hygiene and Safety policies and procedures are followed when using chemicals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

At Signature Healthcare we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture for our employees to grow and flourish., so if you're interested in this opportunity but your experience does not align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Required

• Completed internship through an accredited MT or MLT program.
• MLT: Associates degree in a chemical, biological or physical science or medical technology with at least one year of laboratory training or experience.
• MLT: MLT (ASCP); CLT (NCA), ASCP eligible, or equivalent.
• MT: A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent (minimum of 36 semester hours in biology and physical sciences) and up to and including one year of related work experience.
• MT: Eligible for ASCP certification required.

Preferred

• At least one-year hospital work experience preferred.
• MT/MLS (ASCP), CLS (NCA) or equivalent certification preferred.
  

Working at Signature Healthcare

For 125 years, Signature Healthcare has been dedicated to delivering personalized healthcare services in a welcoming and medically advanced environment as one of the only not-for-profit community-based healthcare systems in Southeastern Mass. Our focus on quality care, matched with our commitment to serving every individual, fosters an inclusive and supportive environment for our employees to grow and flourish in their careers. Join Signature Healthcare and enjoy a fulfilling work experience, complemented by our comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life and Disability
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Home & Auto, Pet, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays

Apply today with Signature Healthcare and help us become better and stronger than ever.

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