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Nuvance Health

Medical Technologist I - FT - Eve/Night

Nuvance Health, Danbury, Connecticut, us, 06813

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Medical Technologist – Core Lab Day/Evening (Blood Bank) 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 and enters data to prepare a patient laboratory report. Communicates and documents all critical and significant results in accordance with laboratory policy, keeping team members and customers adequately informed.

Maintains biomedical equipment in accordance with 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; dates 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‑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 Degree (required). Preferably a Bachelor's Level DGRE.

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 Information Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 123 Department: Blood Bank Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly

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