Travel Medical Lab Technician in Gardner, MA

**Job Title:** Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician
**Job Specialty:** Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Technician
**Job Duration:** 13 Weeks
**Shift:** 40 Hours Evenings
**Guaranteed Hours:** 40
**Experience:** 0+ Years Required
**License:** Not specified
**Certifications:** Registered by ASCP preferred; Registered as an MLS or MT through ASCP, AAB, HEW, or AMT preferred
**Must-Have:** Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing; Basic computer knowledge; Operates the following equipment correctly and safely: photometer, spectrograph, colorimeter, microscope
**Job Description:**
- Perform a wide array of laboratory procedures in all departments, exercising independent judgment and evaluating present procedures.
- Work closely with supervisors and coworkers to complete patient testing, quality control, correlation studies, and special projects.
- Actively participate in specimen collection procedures.
- Conduct interactions with everyone in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.
- Advocate to ensure privacy and confidentiality and maintain awareness.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ensure compliance with regulations to maintain accreditation and licensure.
- Comply with attendance and tardiness policies.
- Report incidents in a timely and effective manner.
- Engage in hand hygiene compliance.
- Identify patients and/or specimens appropriately prior to sample collection or analysis.
- Perform preventative maintenance on analyzers and resolve instrument errors.
- Evaluate and troubleshoot quality control values and take appropriate actions.
- Prioritize and analyze patient and proficiency samples efficiently.
- Notify clinicians of any abnormal results requiring immediate attention.
- Communicate relevant patient information to other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Perform venipunctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood specimens.
- Educate patients and coworkers on correct specimen collection procedures.
- Provide assistance to coworkers and supervisors as necessary.
- Record and report accurate data, ensuring attention to detail and quality work.
- Acquire and apply knowledge of technological advances and regulatory matters.
- Enter and edit ordering information in computer systems for accurate testing and billing records.
- Orient and train new employees and students, and assist in educational activities.
- Use knowledge of testing to develop new protocols and curriculum.
- Utilize department supplies and reagents cost-effectively.
- Maintain a safe environment free of potential hazards for patients.
- Assure the physical security of children and follow related policies and procedures.
- Consider reduced endurance and strength in elderly patients and provide accommodations.
- Communicate effectively with patients, adapting to any hearing difficulties.
- Interpret verbal and nonverbal responses for pain management and minimize discomfort.
This job description outlines the critical roles and responsibilities associated with this position, and employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.