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Medical Lab Technician

  • Franciscan Hospital for Children
  • Brighton, MA 02135
  • Feb 08, 2020
Full time

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Laboratory Service, the Medical Lab Technician is responsible for planning and providing high quality patient diagnostic information in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and operating principles of the hospital.  Accountable for ensuring that appropriate diagnostic information is provided in accordance with the highest professional standards in accuracy, speed and consistent quality. Performs phlebotomy as central part of the role. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The statements below describe the essential duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.   1.Perform analytical tests and POC and moderate complexity instrumentation. 2.Performs phlebotomy on hospitalized and ambulatory patients 3.Responsible for performing analytical tests 4.Monitors and ensures specimen integrity 5.Evaluates test results to ensure that accurate levels of analytical performance are maintained 6.Responsible for the evaluation and review of internal quality control in accordance with regulatory requirements and takes corrective action as necessary 7.Reviews all laboratory slips and reports for accuracy, takes necessary corrective action in consultation with the Laboratory Supervisor 8.Responsible for performance of required routine maintenance, review and documentation for all instruments 9.Performs electrocardiograms 10.Assists the Supervisor in maintenance of  lab supplies 11.Assists the Supervisor in ensuring competence of other staff for point-of-care testing and in maintaining supplies for such testing 12.Assists the Supervisor as appropriate in all lab-related quality assurance activities Participates in other hospital activities and committees as appropriate Minimum Requirements   Knowledge, Experience and Skills Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from an accredited College or University At least one (1) year working experience preferred Experience in pediatric phlebotomy helpful but not required MLT (ASCP) certification eligible or preferred

Schedule

M-FRI 8:30-5P

Employment Type

Full Time
About Franciscan Hospital for Children




Franciscan Hospital for Children, located in the Brighton neighborhood of
Boston, is the only facility of its type in the Northeast. We take pride in
offering care to children who require medical, behavioral and educational
services unmatched elsewhere. Licensed as a 112 bed pediatric hospital, we are
often the facility to which children are transferred when they’re too stable for
acute care but not yet well enough to go home. While we’re best known as a
center of excellence in pediatric rehabilitation, we offer a full range of
services to children from the community and around New England. All of our
programs are family centric and designed to help each child reach his or her
fullest potential.

It takes a special kind of person to serve children with special needs. If you have a passion for service, and a desire to help children reach their potential, Franciscan Children’s may be for you. We offer a high standard of excellence that’s well known in the Boston healthcare community at a convenient, accessible location in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston.

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