Medical Technologist - Lab

The Medical Technologist – Lab performs various chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This work is performed in accordance with established protocols, guidelines, standard textbooks and journals, and accreditation guidelines when appropriate.

Responsibilities: A listing of the critical responsibilities.

  • Apply techniques used in the disciplines of coagulation, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, transfusion medicine, and
  • Achieve accuracy and precision of results inherent in the analytical system assigned.
  • Adhere to QC guidelines and utilize sound technical knowledge and judgment in assessing the validity of the test
  • Accurately record specimen identification information and test
  • Handle infectious and potentially infectious material in a manner conducive to the protection of self and others
  • Identify unusual, discrepant, or grossly abnormal laboratory results and correlate them with improperly drawn or submitted specimens or with test interferences, and process and report this information appropriately and within the established time
  • Appropriately calibrate, standardize, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, and appropriately document, initial, and date procedures
  • Communicate with outside service representatives in regard to instrument malfunctions, and follow instructions given for instrument
  • Report unresolved problems/instrument malfunctions/follow-up action to the Technical Supervisors/Lab
  • Ability to work effectively under emergency
  • Adhere to laboratory and hospital-wide policies and
  • Work effectively with co-workers by being congenial and courteous and establishing work priorities to facilitate efficient reporting in the time frame established by the Lab Director. Organize work according to
  • Organize work so that results taken from the analyzers are readily traceable to the patients to whom they
  • Communicate with physicians, hospital staff, lab staff, other area hospital laboratory staff, and reference laboratory staff to exchange factual information and results of routine and unusual laboratory tests performed in laboratory medicine. These interactions are to clarify such information and to obtain information necessary for smooth and consistent work.
  • Obtain blood samples and prepare them for analysis and distribution; instruct patients in appropriate specimen collection.
  • Responsible for receiving specimens and reviewing patient samples and test requisitions.
  • Accurate and timely access of patient and testing information in the laboratory information system (LIS) and initial troubleshooting of

Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • Satisfactory completion of a course of instruction given by a school of Medical Technology approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Associate or who is otherwise recognized as a Medical Technologist by the strictest of any external agency whose standards may be binding upon this

Required Education/Course(s)/Training:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree or Associate of Science Degree with experience and successful completion of Medical Technologist Board Certification.

Preferred Certification/Registration:

  • Registration by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the equivalent is required

Position: Medical Technologist – Lab
Area of Interest:
Laboratory
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 / 40 hrs/week
Shift: FT, PT, Per Diem / Day, Evening, Night availability
Requisition ID: 1678

About Littleton Regional Healthcare

Littleton Regional Healthcare offers a fast-paced and challenging environment where commitment to the patient provides a positive, supportive, and inviting atmosphere. As the market leader in compensation and benefits in our region, we are proud to invest in our most important asset – our people. We recruit the best to provide the best. Our 25-bed critical access hospital in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire offers a place to build a distinguished career in healthcare and much more. It’s a place to build a life and a future for yourself and your family. Join the leading healthcare organization in northern New Hampshire! Proudly serving the North Country of New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont since 1907.

As the desired vacation setting, the area offers some of the most beautiful scenery and natural wonders in America. Littleton offers year-round recreation, including hiking, fishing, golf, skiing, snowmobiling, tax-free shopping, no state income taxes, a convenient location between Boston and Montreal, and elite schools. This is why Littleton, New Hampshire, was voted one of America's 10 top small towns!

Benefits at Littleton Regional Healthcare

All full-time employees are eligible for health (including domestic partner), dental, vision, and life insurance and retirement with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and other benefits. Part-time employees are eligible for the same benefits at a modified level depending on the position.

Contact Human Resources

Please visit our website or contact Littleton Regional Healthcare Human Resources by phone at 603-575-6340 or by email at hr@lrhcares.org.