Medical Technologist

SUMMARY:

The Un-Registered Medical Technologist, under general supervision performs a wide variety of routine and specialized studies on blood, urine and body fluids samples as requisitioned by a physician, to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and practices. Independent judgement, professional education and certification are required. Will assist the department Laboratory Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the department.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.



RESPONSIBILITIES:


Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of activities, needs and problems.
May be assigned to a specific department in the lab or may rotate in a minimum of two or a maximum of all departments.
May act as charge person of a department in the absence of the department supervisor.
Establishes own work plan and priorities, using and modifying established procedures, to ensure timely completion of assigned work in conformance with established policies and standards.
Comply with established standards and practices/procedures.
Assemble supplies and equipment and assure proper functioning and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
Make sure specimens are properly labeled, collected, received and stored properly for future reference and then properly discarded.
Record, review, certify, and report test results as required.
Maintain adequate quality control procedures to ensure proper functioning of instruments, reagents and procedures.
Recognize instrument malfunction and out-of-control test results and take corrective action.
Assist in teaching and training of new employees. .
Follows established hospital, laboratory, departmental and regulatory standards, policies, procedures and precautions in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
Follows safe work practices and utilizes all required personal protective equipment and other safety equipment when required.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Twelve months of clinical education/training in a school of Medical Technology or its equivalent.
Requires three months on-the-job training to become familiar with the hospital's policies and procedures and to become proficient in all phases of the job requirements.

EDUCATION:

Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology or related science. If degree is in a related science, requires at least 5 years (full time) acceptable clinical experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology or Microbiology within the last 10 years. At least two years must be under the supervision of a pathologist (certified by the American Board of Pathology or eligible) or an appropriately certified medical scientist and a certified medical technologist.
A Baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology ASCP eligible, such as a recent graduate that is awaiting taking the MT test.
ASCP eligible or other acceptable Certification agency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties and responsibilities of this job.
The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 75% or more:

Use hands to finger, feel, reach with hands, climb, or balance
Talk or hear

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 50 - 75%:

Stand / walk
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
Exposure to infections from disease bearing specimens
Exposure to infectious/contagious diseases

The employee may perform or have exposure to the following 25 - 50%:

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Taste or smell
Lift up to 25 lbs.
Exposure to flammable, explosive, gases
Exposure to dust or other irritants
Exposure to grease or oils
Exposure to hot or noisy equipment
Exposure to a moderate noise level

Vision Requirements:

Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Face shields
Gloves
Lab coat

Pay Range: 

$30.93-$45.43

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

Varied shifts with start times of 0600 and 0700. weekends and holidays required

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East