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Nuvance Health

Medical Technologist I - PT - 16hr

Nuvance Health, Norwalk, Connecticut, us, 06860

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Nuvance Health Summary: Using manual and automated scientific techniques, analyzes patient specimens that result in clinical information used by health care workers to diagnose and treat patients. Responsibilities

Performs tests to analyze patient specimens according to section specific policy and procedure. Maintains competency in all identified sections. Interprets data to prepare a patient laboratory report. Communicates and documents all critical and significant results in accordance with laboratory policy. Keeps team members and customers adequately informed. Maintains biomedical equipment according to laboratory policy. Performs, documents and completes required daily, weekly and monthly maintenance. Performs QC/QA to ensure quality test results. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately; dating when received, opened and expiration. Identifies and resolves problems that arise. Communicates well with other staff members and customers to ensure excellent and appropriate follow up. Instructs new staff members, on-the-job trainees, residents and students. Documents teaching and training appropriately to ensure required documentation for accrediting agencies. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Performs other duties as assigned. Education / Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s level degree Required: Bachelor\'s Degree Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Graduate of Medical Technology Program. Previous work experience. American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) certification preferred or eligible. Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 355 Department: Core Lab Exempt: No Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly

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