Medical Technologist
Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital
New Haven, CT
days
Sign-On Bonus

MLS Medical Technologist Lab Point of Care

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Performs a variety of technical duties to ensure that the department operates in an efficient and accurate manner. This includes the training of Hospital staff for POC testing, doing competencies on the POC testing staff, maintaining the POC testing supplies, validation of new lots of reagents and QC. Reports to the Point the Senior Manager of Clinical Operations. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities * 1. provide support for POC testing in a timely fashion, validate tests and QC, calibrations, linearity. * 1.1 Follows established department procedures when performing QC, test calibrations, and lot validations Exceeds: Frequently makes recommendations on how to enhance procedures. * 2. Performs quality control testing and maintains accurate and legible records so that test accuracy is assured and that all required records are accurate and up to date. * 2.1 Performs and documents required quality control testing following established procedures as observed by supervisor. Exceeds: When appropriate recommends changes to enhance QC procedures and policies. * 3. Possesses an understanding of the technical and medical basis of testing to ensure the proper communication and performance of POC tests. * 3.1 As requested, can explain the basic principles of POC tests they perform and support as observed by supervisors. Exceeds: Regularly uses their understanding of testing principles to troubleshoot problems in testing due to reagent failure or interfering substances. * 4. Demonstrates a professional attitude and approach to all area of work, attempts to work well with others, and demonstrates a commitment to personal career growth in Medical Technology. * 4.1 Employee is ready to work at the start of assigned shifts. Exceeds: Frequently is able to accommodate unusual situations by coming in early of remaining late even when overtime is not involved. Qualifications EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent with MT (ASCP) certification or equivalent or eligibility. EXPERIENCE One (1) to two (2) years' experience in an accredited Clinical Laboratory preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS Working knowledge of equipment, instrumentation, and materials used in Point of Care testing. YNHHS Requisition ID 122144