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Form of workUnder the direction of the Technical Supervisor or designee (Tech Specialist or Charge Tech) performs a diversity of clinical laboratory testing and quality control activities in designated areas of assignment.
Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
- Minimum of one to three years' experience as a Laboratory Technician or technologist in a hospital setting.
- May be assigned the Charge Tech for off-shifts and weekends.
- Recognizes problems, identifies causes, synthesizes alternatives, and applies solutions.
- Confirms and verifies results through an in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instrumentation.
- Performs routine and highly complex laboratory analysis on neonatal, pediatric, adult and/or geriatric patients as needed.
- Must be able to perform specimen collection by venipuncture as required.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:
- Excellent command of oral and written English; leadership and management abilities; operation of clinical equipment; demonstrates clinical competence; positive interpersonal and communication skills; competence with hospital-based computer system.
Educational Requirements:
- AS in a chemical, biological or physical science or medical technology training with at least one year of laboratory training or experience.
- Meet all training requirements for high complexity testing as defined under 42 CFR Section 493.1489; or 493.1491 of the Federal Regulations.
License/Certification:
- MLT (ASCP); CLT (NCA) or equivalent.
Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.
